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Why the Christian right opposes pornography but still supports Trump

  • Written by Kelsy Burke, Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Stormy Daniels, an adult star, at a local restaurant in downtown New Orleans.AP Photo/Bill Haber

Many commentators have pointed out the hypocrisy of Christian leaders who claim a moral high ground while supporting President Donald Trump. The latest scandal involving an alleged extramarital affair with pornographic film star Stormy Daniels proves...

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