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If you have been puzzled by the recent controversy that has emerged surrounding Rob Bell, you should read the interview Rachel Held Evans posted today<\/a>. She interviews Rob Bell, and if you read the interview, you\u2019ll understand why\u00a0he was more puzzled by this whole affair than anyone else.<\/p>\n

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If you have been puzzled by the recent controversy that has emerged surrounding Rob Bell, you should read the interview Rachel Held Evans posted today. 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