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In both Kenya and Nigeria, 98% of the public say that homosexuality can never be justified, according to a recent Pew Forum survey. Conservative views extend to other social issues in these countries as well, as a majority of both Kenyan and Nigerian publics surveyed said that divorce and the consumption of alcohol are never justified. In the U.S., 50% of all adults surveyed, including 80% of pentecostals,said homosexuality can never be justified. Read More<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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