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Original Articles

Lavender Faith

Religion, Spirituality and Identity in Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual New Zealanders

Pages 63-80 | Received 25 May 2006, Accepted 25 Jan 2007, Published online: 25 Sep 2008

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