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Kablooie

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13. I'm not religious but come from a line of Episcopalian ministers.

Reply to wryter2000 (Original post)

Sat Jun 25, 2022, 08:52 PM

Jun 2022

My great grandfather was the bishop. My grandfather would invite homeless people during the depression to join their family dinner every night. My uncle would have ‘be in’ sessions in the 60s.

I’ve always been impressed with how open minded they are. Truly trying to follow Christ’s teachings.

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