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Troy Perry is an American clergyman born on July 27, 1940. He is the founder of the Metropolitan Community Church, a Christian denomination with a focus on LGBTQ+ inclusion and social justice. Perry's work has been instrumental in providing a welcoming and affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals within the Christian faith. He has been a pioneer in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and has used his platform to advocate for equality and acceptance. Perry's contributions to the LGBTQ+ community and his commitment to social justice have made him a respected figure in the field of religion and activism.
"The Lord is my Shepherd and he knows I'm gay."
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"The Lord is my Shepherd and he knows I'm gay."

Gay,
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"God did not create gays and lesbians so He could have something to hate!"
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"God did not create gays and lesbians so He could have something to hate!"

God,
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"We've had drive-by shootings. I've been spat on, slapped, shot at. One guy tried to stab me with a broken beer bottle. But the way we look at it, if people do the worst they can, we'll still wake up in glory."
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"We've had drive-by shootings. I've been spat on, slapped, shot at. One guy tried to stab me with a broken beer bottle. But the way we look at it, if people do the worst they can, we'll still wake up in glory."

People, Beer, Glory
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"If you had told me 28 years ago that the largest organization in the world touching the lives of gays and lesbians would be a church, I would not have believed you."
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"If you had told me 28 years ago that the largest organization in the world touching the lives of gays and lesbians would be a church, I would not have believed you."

Church, World, Years
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"The Bible was written in several languages, embraces many literary forms, and reflects cultures very different from our own. These are important considerations for properly understanding the Bible in its context."
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"The Bible was written in several languages, embraces many literary forms, and reflects cultures very different from our own. These are important considerations for properly understanding the Bible in its context."

Bible, Literary, Understanding
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"I always say that as a Christian I cannot find any passage in the Gospels in which Jesus condemned homosexuality."
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"I always say that as a Christian I cannot find any passage in the Gospels in which Jesus condemned homosexuality."

Christian, Homosexuality
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"When younger, I was thin as a rail. As I've grown older, I've put on weight. I have continued to love myself in all those roles. Part of my spirituality, I always tell people, is to accept yourself for who you are."
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"When younger, I was thin as a rail. As I've grown older, I've put on weight. I have continued to love myself in all those roles. Part of my spirituality, I always tell people, is to accept yourself for who you are."

Love, People, Spirituality, Weight
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