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The Religious Affiliation of Singer
Gladys Knight


Gladys Knight (famed singer who sang for many years at the head of "Gladys Knight and the Pips") was raised as a Baptist but as an adult she temporarily joined the Church of God in Christ. She later became a convert to and devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

From: "Religious Affiliations of Celebrities" page in "Celebrity Religion" section of "Religion Facts" website (http://www.religionfacts.com/celebrities/religions_of_celebrities.htm; viewed 26 April 2007):

Below is an index of the religious affiliations or belief systems of celebrities (both living and dead; in film, television, music, literature, academics and politics), listed in alphabetical order by last name...

Celebrity: Gladys Knight

Religion/Belief: Mormonism

Quotes, More Information, Sources:
"Since I joined the Church, I desire to be more and more obedient to God. As I do so, many people say to me, 'I see a light in you more than ever before. What is it?'" - BlackLDS.org [link to: http://www.blacklds.org/mormon/testimonies.html#knight]

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