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(RNS) The question now is whether these breakaway Anglican, Lutheran and Presbyterian groups signal a seismic shift in American Protestantism, or just a few fissures in the theological terrain. By Daniel Burke.
Topics:
Culture,
Social Issues
Beliefs:
Christian - Protestant
Tags:
conservatives, episcopal, gay marriage, lutheran, marriage, presbyterian, sex
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