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Monday, October 18, 2010

CHURCH EXODUS IN FINLAND OVER HOMOSEXUAL ISSUES

Archbishop Kari Makinen

At least 18,000 people have resigned from the Finnish Lutheran Church because they believe it is too negative on homosexuals. The exodus could cost the church some $2 million in revenue.

http://www.hs.fi/english/article/Up+to+18000+leave+Lutheran+Church+over+statements+on+gay+current+affairs+programme/1135260979317
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