

For the Bible Tells Me So
2007-10-05 · 98 min · ★ 6.9
An exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the U.S. and how the religious right has used its interpretation of the Bible to stigmatize the gay community.
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- Directors
- Daniel Karslake
- Production companies
- VisionQuest Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 312,751
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Mel WhiteSelf - Founder, Soul Force
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