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Monday, December 12, 2011

JONAH's "Ex-Gay" Striptease

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SY said...

People need to start looking at how damaging this stuff is!

December 24, 2011 at 6:01 PM

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  • "THE PINK ELEPHANT" Use your voice and speak up!
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  • "Homosexuality: Nature vs. Nurture"- My story and the video..
  • Ignorance is accepted as an excuse in this world.- My Sexuality Classes
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  • "MY RESPONSE to 'DECLARATION' against Same-sex Marriage"
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