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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Submitting to God's will? | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm the same Elizabeth that asked the "My Christian Life in Crisis" question. Things have been ... A: I'm sorry for taking so long, could you e-mail me your question again, at valleylily78@verizon.net ? ... | |
| issues on christian youths | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: i am gagan from nepal. after three days, i have to attend a christian workshop is organized for ... A: I hope I can help you. Will you be speaking TO youth, or to a group of others ABOUT youth ? One ... | |
| Sexual abuse | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I'm just a 14 year old newly Christian girl who is overcoming something difficult - sexual abuse. I ... A: I came across a website that I think you may want to see. It's called www.freedomintruth.com. You ... | |
| non-christian boyfriend | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm a Pastor's kid. I've been raised well by my parents and my faith was well-grounded until I grew ... A: I'm a pastor's kid too! So I understand _some_ of what it might be like to be living your life. ... | |
| Salvation | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: Hey I am twelve and I hot saved in 2008 but I keep thinking what if I did something wrong I need ... A: I'm sorry for the delay in response !! The Bible says quite simply , "If you confess with your ... | |
| My Christian Life in Crisis. | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: Forgive the rather long and complicated question, but it is a weighty issue that won't leave me ... A: Please forgive me for taking so long to write to you. I feel especially badly as you said that you ... | |
| My Best Friend | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I have a best friend that I love dearly. She's a fellow believer, and she's such a nice girl. ... A: It sounds like you are looking at the situation absolutely right. And your love and concern for ... | |
| question in faith | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: Please look this church up cause if i explain evrything it runs out :worldwide society church of god ... A: After looking at that a little online, I am SO glad you got out of that church. God is not female, ... | |
| My Best Friend | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a best friend that I love dearly. She's a fellow believer, and she's such a nice girl. ... A: Well, it is true, that God's enemy Satan and his demons are always intent on attacking those whom ... | |
| Overly-defending the faith | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I was born and raised catholic, and have no quarrels with my own faith. I'm a leader in my youth ... A: While a Christian who does not practice Catholicism myself, I relate to your plight and feel ... | |
| question in faith | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: Please look this church up cause if i explain evrything it runs out :worldwide society church of god ... A: P.S. Amber, Are you sure you spelled the church name/ names of founders/teachers typed above right ? ... | |
| Sexual needs | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I was a virgin when I got married. Now divorced I have sexual desires and needs that I were not ... A: I had meant to add in my response some of the things you could do to help douse the flames... I ... | |
| Sexual needs | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I was a virgin when I got married. Now divorced I have sexual desires and needs that I were not ... A: Having been a virgin myself before getting married, and having a marriage now, I really sympathize ... | |
| Political Christians | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: How do I deal with so called Christians who determine whether you can be a Christian or not by how ... A: I'm so sorry to hear about the grief you have been getting from other Christians about these ... | |
| ..help. | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: okay, well, i'm 13 years old right now. when I was 12, my parents got in a divorce and it just got ... A: I can hear your pain in your message here... I really feel for you, that you feel alone so much, ... | |
| dad | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: My mom goes to work every morning at 7:00 so my dad wakes me and my sister up at 7:10 every morning ... A: Wow, you are so totally right, you should not have to see that! It IS wrong, what he is doing. I ... | |
| How do I keep my faith living in a dysfunctional family? And How can I learn how to rely fully on God to get me through these hardships? | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Susan Milillo Well first off I am 17 years old, and recently I have been struggling with trying to ... A: Your speaking of a dysfunctional family reminds me of a few people in the Bible. Are you familiar ... | |
| youth group relationships | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I have grown up in my church since nearly birth and once in youth group I became a youth leader. My ... A: Yes, with conditions I believe these things can go hand in hand, however it may be very difficult to ... | |
| Help | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: So, I am 15 years old and I strongly believe in my faith. I recently have been talking to a guy ... A: Jaimie, you are doing so well, and yes I agree with you that you are totally doing the right thing ... | |
| youths | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: how do i get the attension of youths to serve GOD A: YOU PERSONALLY, Love God with all your being - and love them radically. Live the faith in front of ... | |
| Help | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: So, I am 15 years old and I strongly believe in my faith. I recently have been talking to a guy ... A: It's totally understandable that you like this guy. Even non-Christians often have admirable and ... | |
| My brother needs help. | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: Dead Susan, I am 15, and my brother is 18. For years I have been warned to avoid pornography. I ... A: Finally, here is my response for you, which my husband wrote. I apologize that it took me so long. ... | |
| Sexual Acts | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: One of my good friends from University and I, after being friends for two years, have started dating ... A: I apologize for the delay in my response. It's been crazy busy around here. But I didn't mean to ... | |
| Methodist Questions | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I am 15 and going through confirmation classes in the Catholic Church. I was told this is a time ... A: Hi! Thanks for your question. It's a very good question. I too, have some problems with what the ... | |
| closer to god | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: i want to be closer to god again. but i dont know where to begin. i was very bad when i was young ... A: It sounds like your boyfriend really isn't supportive of your relationship with God. If your ... | |
| Question | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem...I am 20 yrs old a junior in college...I live at home (my college is like 25 miles ... A: One thing that came to mind when I was thinking about your question, is that a good church is often ... | |
| ex girlfriend | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: me and my ex girlfriend broke up a year ago, well she left me because she wanted to see if she would ... A: I'm sorry you're going through such a hard time! Well, a couple things: I'd encourage you to ... | |
| ........... | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: A: I would love to tell you! It is a word picture, for what happens to a person when he or she ... | |
| school troubles | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I've been really upset lately and have not had peace in my heart since the end of this summer. ... A: A couple things come to mind. First, it's really great that you were praying for guidance from God ... | |
| Confession | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I am thirteen years old and is a Catholic. OK, this is really embarrassing to say online, but I'd ... A: Good News! Jesus is your Great High Priest. If you have come to Him on His good merit, not your ... | |
| Quick Question | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I read on the net the following and need to know if it is true. Especially the last portion. As you ... A: Mr. Stroud, I think it means that no one would WANT to say Jesus is Lord - it's not like ... | |
| I have just accepted God into my life. | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I just accepted God into my life again. I believed in him for a long time but that was before I was ... A: I am so happy and blessed to hear of your true heart for Jesus Christ and how you want to live your ... | |
| music and confusement | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I'm 13 and very confused. Firstly, I listen to rock, JRock, metal, angsty- metal and a little bit ... A: Please forgive me for taking this long to write back to you. Besides things being real busy, I just ... | |
| hloly spirit forgiveness | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: i receantly finish reading the old testament and i love it, but when i started reading the new ... A: I have taken the liberty to cut and paste some responses I've given on the issue of blasphemy in the ... | |
| The END of the WORLD. | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: My name is Roman, I'm 19 years, I'm a full blooded European.. I have been taught to be as a ... A: DEFINITELY, just keep growing closer to Jesus -- share the gospel, so that when the end of the world ... | |
| Boundaries of Stealing | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: Greetings, I used to download music without purchasing it, but I've changed and now purchase every ... A: Derrick, I appreciate your concern for being truthful and above-board. My answer is short but ... | |
| ?? | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: I am a 15 year old girl and I dated this guy for 10 months and we broke up for stupid reasons (they ... A: This stage of your life is not easy, with all the choices of the heart that must be made, huh?? ... | |
| help please | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: i am 15 and i admit i have made i mistake.i want to repent and become pure again at least at heart.i ... A: I'm sorry, I'm not sure I understand your question. You want to find a course on waiting for sex ... | |
| Masturbation. | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: There's a passage in the Bible which says that if you look at a woman lustfully, you have comitted ... A: I hope you don't mind, I took the liberty to ask my pastor what his take is on this issue. He said I ... | |
| Suicide | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: Are there any reference verse that says if you commit suicide you go to hell? Is it a sure thing to ... A: No, Mandy, there are not. Jesus covered all sin -- His blood is precious enough to cover even the ... | |
| confusion | 9/7/2009 |
| Q: I dated This guy for a year and 7 months. We had a great relationship and we got too close that we ... A: My heart goes out to you so much in all you have been experiencing, and it's obvious that your heart ... | |
| Hindu wanting to become Christian | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: I have decided to become a Protestant Christian. However I have some questions: 1. I will be ... A: Please forgive the delay in my response. Your questions are very consequential, and I want to make ... | |
| Jesus | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: i'm a new believer and I want to learn more about Jesus. A: What a wonderful desire you have. The most important answer to seek! Have you ever read the ... | |
| Kissing in a church | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: My name is Zach Harper, I'm 15 years old and a pretty strong Christian. I met my girlfriend about 8 ... A: My thoughts are, it's fine ! The deeper issue that God cares about, whether you are in a church or ... | |
| I am confused | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: My question is about what did the Bible say about relationships? I am talking more about the limits ... A: I'm so glad you are thinking the way you are. You are absolutely right, sex outside marriage is ... | |
| Salvation. | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: Someone just told me that if I had to ask if I am Saved then obviously I am not. I go to an ... A: I assume you wouldn't mind, I consulted my pastor on your question, about someone receiving Christ ... | |
| Im Afraid | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions that have been bothering me lately. If we truly have Christ in our ... A: dear girl, You are loved. Your father in heaven loves you. And yes, there are people who ... | |
| Biblical class | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I see that you have taught in schools. What is your believe as educators our Christian role should ... A: I just looked at the verse you mentioned, Luke 6:40. Good verse! I think partly what that passage is ... | |
| My Parents and Leaving Home | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm 19 years old, And I am ready to leave my home. I am ready for reasons such as I want to have my ... A: Your situation sounds painful and very difficult. Yes, the Bible does say to honor your mother ... | |
| Modest Dress | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I am not a teen but, I would appreciate your advice on a teen issue. I am 38 and the Mom and ... A: I must say honestly, I am only 31, and have only a five year old son; so I'm not sure if my thoughts ... | |
| I can't keep friends | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: my name is Hayden I'm 15 years old and I am a Christian. I had a best friend (my only friend) for ... A: I'm so sorry to hear about what has happened. It is always hard when it feels like a friendship is ... | |
| megan | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: bitch, fat, ugly etc and after that she told me she is taking heroin i want to help her and i dont ... A: Hmmm. Well - honestly, I think you are not the best person to help her. Not that you can't be A help ... | |
| friends | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: i have alot of friends who are not christian. They sometimes do things that i do not believe in and ... A: This is a hard issue, because obviously you love your friends, and that is always a good thing, in ... | |
| sin in christians | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: i'm a follen christian boy who claims that having a girlfriend or sex before marriage is not a sin ... A: Well, I think the nuances of the word 'sin' changes throughout the book. I have been puzzled by I ... | |
| dating and sex | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: i'm a follen christian boy who claims that having a girlfriend or sex before marriage is not a sin ... A: Well, you are picking up a Biblical principle in the beginning. Corinthians says, 'He who sins ... | |
| Witnessing | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have been privaledged enough to know God very well and have a close relationship with him. I have ... A: I apologize for taking this long to get back to you - so sorry!! Definitely, continue through it - ... | |
| Confused about Church | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: Almost every week I have been going with my friends to an Assembly of God church, and I enjoy it ... A: My personal feeling on this is that it's fine for you to go ! And I think that what God wants most ... | |
| My best friend lied to me | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: I have had a on and off relationship with the same boy for about a year. This fall i went off to a ... A: When your friend got together with the guy, was that during a time when you and he were 'off again'? ... | |
| incest masturbation and fantasy | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I AM A MALE 26 YEARS OLD I LIVE WITH MY UNMARRIED BEAUTIFUL SISTER (40)YEARS OLD AND MY OLD MUM I ... A: Well, a few thoughts here. I confess I am not the most experienced in this sort of 'counseling' - ... | |
| Rastafari | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I am a 13 year old boy attending a normal, public school in the middle of Illinois. I love listening ... A: 'Methinks' you think rightly! :-) Keep focusing on your Hero, Jesus, and I am positive that you ... | |
| Rastafari | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I am a 13 year old boy attending a normal, public school in the middle of Illinois. I love listening ... A: OH, okay. Well that's definitely good ! What did you think of the things I brought up in my most ... | |
| Why? | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: Have you ever gone to a LDS meeting with an open heart? Have you ever seen the standards they set ... A: McKenna, No, it's not my website. I'm just one of many who uses the website as a forum to help ... | |
| Rastafari | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I am a 13 year old boy attending a normal, public school in the middle of Illinois. I love listening ... A: I'm so pleased to make your acquaintance ! You sound like a very normal thirteen year old boy. ... | |
| Why? | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: Have you ever gone to a LDS meeting with an open heart? Have you ever seen the standards they set ... A: To McKenna, I'm sorry, are you sure you meant to send that to me?? I don't think I mentioned ... | |
| Why isnt God Listening? | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I believe in God and Jesus. I am not a strong Christian, but I am in emotional pain right now. ... A: I can hear the pain in your 'voice' almost. God feels your pain too, even though it seems like ... | |
| Engagment | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I am currently engaged to the man that I have been with on and off for around 6 or 7 years, we are ... A: I'm so sorry I have taken this long to get back to you! How are things going?? First of all, ... | |
| just need some advice | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: Im Catholic and my boyfriend is Jewish. We have been going out almost 9 months and its wonderful.We ... A: Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. It's been so busy - I know that's a usual ... | |
| Was I molested or not? | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: Yes he would come over and have sex with my mom. But I don't know why I remember that dream or ... A: How are you? Please forgive me - I've taken way too long to reply to your most recent questions ... | |
| Am I a lesbian now and am I saved? | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm 13.I'm a girl.I feel that I'm overeffactuated with breasts.I searched on the internet about ... A: Well, I think it's _possible_ that you were either raped or molested when you were young - that ... | |
| Am I a lesbian now and am I saved? | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm 13.I'm a girl.I feel that I'm overeffactuated with breasts.I searched on the internet about ... A: I have prayed for you and certainly will again. I will 'redouble' my prayers on your behalf. I think ... | |
| Am I a lesbian now and am I saved? | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I'm 13.I'm a girl.I feel that I'm overeffactuated with breasts.I searched on the internet about ... A: You sound so full of anxious questions. I want to know, how can I best pray for you? ... | |
| trouble in school | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I recently moved from the washington to missouri. and i've made some really good friends, but i ... A: Do you mind if I share this concern with my husband, and get his take on it? I'm somewhat at a ... | |
| Sucking Dicks | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 17 year old girl and I'm Christian. Because of my religion, I don't plan to have sex before ... A: Forgive me for taking so long to answer your e-mail! Your enjoyment of sucking dick is a ... | |
| I lied to best friend please help! | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I am 17 and under a really pressure situation i lied to my best friend who trusted me enough to ... A: My heart aches for you, it must hurt so much. Good friends are definitely not easy things to lose ... | |
| breaking off | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I met this girl and we became really good friends. Ive know her for 3 years, and this past summer, ... A: Relationships are always tricky, and never cut and dry, but I'll give it my best shot! :-) Since ... | |
| trying to help a friend | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: This is all really confusing, and I'm still trying to figure it out. I had a friend come to me the ... A: Hey Julia, You don't have to tell her the nitty-gritty details of your sin struggle. You can just ... | |
| trying to help a friend | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: This is all really confusing, and I'm still trying to figure it out. I had a friend come to me the ... A: I'm so glad it's working for you to go to a good counselor! I'm so glad for you. And I'm proud ... | |
| trying to help a friend | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: This is all really confusing, and I'm still trying to figure it out. I had a friend come to me the ... A: Julia, It's so wonderful that you are letting God use you through your own struggles, to help a ... | |
| lonely? | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: i want to start saying that i love Jesus with all my heart, But i feel lonely?? I get sad really ... A: Hey 'fer', Thanks for your question. It's normal, and human to be lonely. You will never be so ... | |
| Sexual purity in your late 20's | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I've been going out with my boyfriend for 6 years now and we are already in our late 20's. He's ... A: Oh, I'm SO sorry..... I wish you didn't have to go through the pain. 'Hard' just doesn't do it ... | |
| Could I be a lesbian? | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: Please do not delete this question,I seriously and desperately need help.I'm only 13 and I need a ... A: I got your question a second time, and it got me thinking more about how you're doing. Is ... | |
| Sexual purity in your late 20's | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I've been going out with my boyfriend for 6 years now and we are already in our late 20's. He's ... A: Hang on to your purity. It sounds so hard right now, you really love this guy. But he is wrong to ... | |
| Could I be a lesbian? | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: Please do not delete this question,I seriously and desperately need help.I'm only 13 and I need a ... A: Well, true saving faith is a gift of God (Ephesians 2:8-9). If you think you weren't sincere about ... | |
| Could I be a lesbian? | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: Please do not delete this question,I seriously and desperately need help.I'm only 13 and I need a ... A: Dear, Corrina ~ Thank you for trusting me with the privilege of helping out, even just a little ... | |
| Muslim and Christian marriage | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: Christian man. thnx! A: Ayesha, Your name is beautiful ! I have never heard it before. Christians who endeavor to ... | |
| Thanks again, an update and yet another question. | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: It's N.G! Thanks for that advice on My friend that I have a crush on. I have now decided that I am ... A: G.) --- wondering, how do you get NG out of Taryn? Your name is so pretty - sounds like a ... | |
| Thanks and another question | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: Hope you remember me! Thanks for the advice about Vanny! I don't have any more info on that issue ... A: G., Not at all, please don't worry about it. Ask as many 'crush' questions as you want. I ... | |
| Hard to love. | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I'm N.G, and I have a question I was hoping you would be able to help me with. There is a boy that ... A: G., I'm so touched by your question, as it shows a sincere desire to reach out to someone hard to ... | |
| Youth Dress | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: Two of the girls in my youth group dress provocative. It is embarassing and inappropriate. What can ... A: That is a wonderful question, and one which people should be asking more often!! I'm assuming 'Lin' ... | |
| I am fat and depressed | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I am a very overweight teenager and I am very depressed. I am very ugly too. I am 17, I am in a ... A: p.s. I know somewhere has said, 'Being good is its own reward' -- and I believe that to be true. ... | |
| Unsure | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 22 year old male who was born and raised Catholic. Attending church growing up mostly ... A: For Matt, ~~ I really appreciated your thoughtfully honest question. I don't know if ... | |
| relationship | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: my question is that im engaged to a man who has been living in USA for about 28 years, he is 36 now ... A: I'm so sorry it has taken me a couple days to respond. I have been mostly away from my computer. ... | |
| hey how can i serve god better | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: hey i got a question my goal is to be a missionary, and right now im kinda in a slump, its hard to ... A: That's cool that you want to be a missionary. Yeah, we all sin even once we know Jesus personally. ... | |
| Christian Relationships | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: I have started seeing a male but he is not a Christian and I am. My Christian friends say i should ... A: Awesome, Katy -- So you have let him go , and aren't pursuing a romantic relationship any more? ... | |
| Christian Relationships | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: I have started seeing a male but he is not a Christian and I am. My Christian friends say i should ... A: Hey -- It's good that your boyfriend is understanding about your faith, and doesn't ridicule you ... | |
| relationship/prophet | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: when we meet we hit it off so well, everything was so perfect for months. we both really like each ... A: GREAT! This is wonderful news, and it makes me feel happy to hear. Just make sure you are looking ... | |
| non believing children | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a 17 yr old boy & a 13 yr old girl. They have been raised in a southern Baptist church from ... A: I thought of you today when I was reading something. My husband and I are part of a parenting class ... | |
| relationship/prophet | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: when we meet we hit it off so well, everything was so perfect for months. we both really like each ... A: Hey! I'm so sorry to hear about this, it sounds difficult. Sorry I'm late answering you; I was on ... | |
| Holy Communion | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: Can youth take communion? A: ABSOLUTELY!! The point, in Communion, is whether or not the individual has a real understanding of ... | |
| self image | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: I guess i just dunno how God could ever love me again and how I can ever live with myself. Ive been ... A: I think we talked before. I'm so sorry I can't answer in more detail right now; it's pretty busy. ... | |
| can i ever be forgiven?? | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: When i was little i got into the whole innocent touchy touchyness and eventualy that lead into ... A: Yes, as soon as you go back and say, "God I messed up, I'm so sorry" He totally forgives you, and to ... | |
| incest sex | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: im 21 years old and my sister is 19 years old (She's HOT). for the past 4 years we have been ... A: Do what's right, and trust in God to take care of you! No, don't have sex with other women, and wait ... | |
| incest sex | 3/19/2008 |
| Q: im 21 years old and my sister is 19 years old (She's HOT). for the past 4 years we have been ... A: I'm sorry, but no Michael, you have to completely cut off the sexual side of the relationship. I ... | |
| incest sex | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: im 21 years old and my sister is 19 years old (She's HOT). for the past 4 years we have been ... A: To be perfectly honest, the Bible strongly condemns incest. Deuteronomy 27:22 actually says there ... | |
| Gabby, how are you doing with this? | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: Ok I've been pondering around for the past couple months on the subject of God. I have a problem ... A: Just looking through my allexperts page and wanted to send you a note to ask how things are going - ... | |
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Whatever is on your mind, I would love to share what God's shown me through life and through His Word. I really care, and really will take your thoughts seriously.
I have been in 'youth groups' and helped out with them, and have worked with youth in other areas as well (in a school setting). Many kids and youth have felt comfortable opening up to me. I am very real and open.
Organizations
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
Education/Credentials
I have a bachelors of science in Bible from Philadelphia Biblical University, with a minor in Counseling/Church Ministries. I grew up in a Pastor's home.
Awards and Honors
Musical awards, salutatorian in senior class (of 11)

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