A Quote by Meir Soloveichik
We live in an age in which the biblical-moral traditions that have guided us for centuries are increasingly being forgotten.
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Christians are increasingly being punished for the free exercise of their faith and for standing on God's Word and holding to biblical convictions about sin. This is especially apparent with the gay lobby.
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