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For the Bible Tells Me So

For the Bible Tells Me So

20076.91h 38m

Overview

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.

Directed by Daniel Karslake
Written by Daniel Karslake, Helen R. Mendoza
Produced by Daniel Karslake
Box Office0Revenue: $313K

Top Cast

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Imogene Robinson

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Victor Robinson

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Gene Robinson

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Isabella 'Boo' McDaniel

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Mel White

Mel White

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Dick Gephardt

Dick Gephardt

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Themes & Keywords

biblemale homosexualityreligion

About For the Bible Tells Me So

For the Bible Tells Me So is a documentary film released in 2007 exploring themes of bible, male homosexuality, religion. Directed by Daniel Karslake, it stars Imogene Robinson, Victor Robinson, Gene Robinson. 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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