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The labels are &#8220;homophobia,&#8221; or &#8220;hate,&#8221; or claiming that opposing cross-dressing is &#8220;heterosexism.&#8221; Thousands of us are highly offended because it&#8217;s not true. I know my own heart and there&#8217;s no hate there; there is in fact, grave concern for these kids, lots of prayers, etc. Yet I and others will never change our minds about homosexuality, because we know the truth. 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