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mopinko

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18. kids r safer at drag shows than churches.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Sat Dec 27, 2025, 09:03 AM

Dec 27

i suspect this is a big factor. for every preacher who gets caught and makes the news, how many more r there? ppl who suspect or were victims have been silenced in the past. now ppl know it happens A.LOT. they also know what happens to ppl who speak up, so they just quietly walk away.

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US 'unchurching': [View all] applegrove Dec 26 OP

Only 3? buzzycrumbhunger Dec 26 #1

Good... 2naSalit Dec 26 #2

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*sniff, sniff* Aristus Dec 26 #6

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Sure. Aristus Dec 27 #8

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Did you read the article at the link? GP6971 Dec 27 #9

Thank you Aristus. I didn't know how to handle that. I went applegrove Dec 27 #15

I look forward to years of your positive contributions to DU Orrex Dec 27 #11

Can't happen fast enough. mountain grammy Dec 26 #4

Good. The more, the sooner, the better. Aristus Dec 26 #5

Altho this puts church musicians out of jobs. oberle Dec 27 #12

Given the hypocrisy and violence relayerbob Dec 27 #13

Meanwhile, the self-proclaimed 4th branch of the government, Fox News... Initech Dec 27 #14

These xtian nationalists will push limits slightlv Dec 27 #16

I'm not really surprised. Joinfortmill Dec 27 #17

kids r safer at drag shows than churches. mopinko Dec 27 #18