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2nd August 2012, 06:02 PM
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Reps: 1,574,738,335,962,253,824 (power: 1,574,738,335,962,329) | | | Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin is thinking of becoming Catholic...
How wonderful. Newly minted Olympic champion Missy Franklin of Denver is thinking about becoming Catholic. I had presumed she was Catholic and noted that one of her first comments after winning a gold medal last night was to thank God. Here's what would surprise many Catholics. Her spiritual interest has been roused primarily by her Jesuit high school. Olympic gold medalist Missy Franklin is thinking of becoming Catholic...
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2nd August 2012, 06:19 PM
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2nd August 2012, 06:20 PM
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Reps: 1,574,738,335,962,253,824 (power: 1,574,738,335,962,329) | | Originally Posted by S.ilvio  Do Protestant Americans not thank God?
Just look at the Baptist dominated PGA Tour...
What do you mean do protestant Americans not thank God??
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2nd August 2012, 06:22 PM
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Hopefully, she will not run into too many conservatives and change her mind.
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2nd August 2012, 06:22 PM
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Reps: 541,875,276,679,244,160 (power: 541,875,276,679,261) | | Originally Posted by Michie What do you mean do protestant Americans not thank God?? "I had presumed she was Catholic and noted that one of her first comments after winning a gold medal last night was to thank God." |
2nd August 2012, 06:25 PM
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Reps: 1,574,738,335,962,253,824 (power: 1,574,738,335,962,329) | | Originally Posted by S.ilvio "I had presumed she was Catholic and noted that one of her first comments after winning a gold medal last night was to thank God."
Tim Tebow & a myriad of others should answer your question. 
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2nd August 2012, 06:28 PM
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