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Liberty University police arrested more than 20 gay rights activists on trespassing charges as they tried to enter the campus today.
Many of the activists are members of Soulforce, a group on a nationwide bus tour to promote gay rights at conservative Christian universities and military academies.
Also arrested were supporters from other colleges and the community.
Soulforce member Jacob Reitan says the activists have the right to rally because they believe the Lynchburg school teaches that being gay is equivalent to being sick and sinful.
Some 60 people, including 35 members of the bus tour, gathered for the late morning rally outside the school's main entrance.
The Reverend Jerry Falwell, the university's chancellor, had warned the group that it would not be permitted on campus. Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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