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The curious allure of child preachers

Ezekiel Stoddard [Photo:BBC]

An 11-year-old boy in US has been ordained as a minister in his family's church, and also preaches at a number of local churches. He is the latest in a long history of American child preachers - so what is the appeal?

Ezekiel Stoddard's head pops up only just above the lectern as he stands to deliver his sermon.

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