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43. Tammy Faye Bakker made a positive difference

Thu Aug 21, 2025, 09:57 PM

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...when in 1985 she interviewed the Rev. Steve Pieters, a man living with AIDS, on her program. Hearts were changed. It was a very brave thing to do, in those days.

He just recently passed away, I think.

The Bakkers sure had their problems, but (as a former frequent watcher of the OTL Club) I didn't perceive the same focus from them as found on the 700 Club, Focus on the Family, or the others.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/tammy-faye-bakker-steve-pieters-aids-interview

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