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    A message seeking comment left at the church's main office, which was closed Sunday, was not immediately returned. "They told such obvious lies. They used their lies to deceive the public" Todeschini said of the church, which gained national attention in August when its pastor, Rick Warren, brought Obama and McCain together to discuss their religious faith. Full Article at CNN
    They told such obvious lies. They used their lies to deceive the public
    SOURCE: CNN 12 months ago
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Church told 'obvious lies,' gay activists allege
  1. It's very unfortunate and embarrassing that the (Christian religion) is in large part responsible for this act of bigotry
    SOURCE: CNN 12 months ago
  2. It is unfortunate ... But it is not the end because I think this will go back into the courts. ... It's the same as in the 1948 case when blacks and whites were not allowed to marry. This falls into the same category.
    SOURCE: CNN 12 months ago
  3. Our intent is not to disturb churchgoers ... Our goal is to mend fences and build bridges so that all Californians can achieve marriage equality under the law.
    SOURCE: CNN 12 months ago

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