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First, (I mean this from a christian point of view, which I do not subscribe to) biblically, having "full access" to a preacher's words isn't what you need to enter Heaven- simply faith in Jesus as your saviour. Not fully understanding the preacher shouldn't impact this, because you can still study religious text on your own time.
I've visited churches (and countless other places of worship) for many reasons, and I've had little trouble with interpreting. I just call ahead in advance, and they'll usually do Whatever It Takes to find a suitable DB interpreter. I've had a few places with little understanding of disability issues, but all have tried to learn and make it happen so I could attend in the next week or two.
If you have trouble with the church you're trying to attend, find a new one! There are several directories which you can google for churches that DO have deaf ministries.
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"Andrei, did you ever feel as if something had been promised to you in your childhood, and you look at yourself and you think 'I didn't know, then, that this is what would happen to me'-and it's strange, and funny, and a little sad?"
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