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- ↑ Erre, Mike (2006). The Jesus of Suburbia: Have We Tamed the Son of God to Fit Our Lifestyle?. Thomas Nelson Inc. p. 185. ISBN 0-8499-0059-X.
- ↑ Smith, Michael David (January 29, 2011). "NFL players join anti-porn crusade on "National Porn Sunday"". NBC Sports.
