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Theologians and religious figures who actually practiced what they preached

Robert Hupp Boys Town resurrectionist

Hupp turned Boys Town around in a big way.

From This is True for 31 August 2003

Werenfried van Straaten God’s beggar

A priest who had a knack for raising money for good causes.

From This is True for 2 February 2003

Rev. Louis A. Saunders Equal opportunity preacher

“Even Lee Harvey Oswald deserved a Christian burial.”

From This is True for 19 April 1998

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