Jennifer Knapp GAY: Christian Music Artist Comes Out As Lesbian

First Posted: 6/16/10 Updated: 5/25/11

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"We're all hopelessly deceived if we don't think that there are people within our churches, within our communities, who want to hold on to the person they love, whatever sex that may be, and hold on to their faith," Knapp told Christianity Today.

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