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CT reported in 1978:

christianitytoday.com/ct/1978/decemb…
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christianitytoday.com/ct/1979/septem…

christianitytoday.com/ct/1983/januar…
christianitytoday.com/ct/1983/octobe…
christianitytoday.com/ct/1987/april-…
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“In spite of the excesses, the Bakkers have proclaimed the gospel of Christ to a vast audience that contributes $130 million per year to keep the good ship Bakker afloat
“That is what embarrasses us. They are one of us.“
christianitytoday.com/ct/1987/may-15…

christianitytoday.com/ct/1990/februa…
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That’s the beginning the Bakker we see trending on Twitter today.
christianitytoday.com/ct/2003/junewe…
christianitytoday.com/ct/1987/april-…
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“In spite of the excesses, the Bakkers have proclaimed the gospel of Christ to a vast audience that contributes $130 million per year to keep the good ship Bakker afloat
“That is what embarrasses us. They are one of us.“ christianitytoday.com/ct/1987/may-15…
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That’s the beginning the Bakker we see trending on Twitter today. christianitytoday.com/ct/2003/junewe…