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Tony Perkins: What is the purpose of preaching? I mean, the purpose of preaching is to influence the pews.

On the recordApril 23, 2008
What is the purpose of preaching? I mean, the purpose of preaching is to influence the pews.
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Tony Perkins

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Perkins questions the influence of Wright's preaching on Obama and its implications for voters.

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