If indeed this is the work of God... then it's a crisis that calls for the church to be its very best self, and not worry about risking itself for the right thing.
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We learned that with people of color, we have learned that with women and now we are learning that about gay and lesbian people.Gene Robinson
I understand that my election and consecration has caused problems around the communion and I'm trying to be as sensitive to that reality as I can.
Gene Robinson
We are only asking that we be allowed to do this in our own context, which is admittedly different to that of most of the world,
Gene Robinson
I think all of the grim predictions about some sort of schism are probably overstated, ... We certainly lost a few people when we ordained women, but there were great predictions that there would be a real worldwide split in the church, and indeed that's not come to pass.
Gene Robinson
I believe that the deputies here at the General Convention and the bishops -- both those who oppose my consent and those who support it -- are doing so in a very prayerful manner, ... I think they all live in a culture in which gay and lesbian folk are being more and more included all the time, but I think they are making this decision in the context of their own walk and journey with God.
Gene Robinson
I hope that I will be invited. I hope all of the African bishops will be there, because I think that's the way forward.
Gene Robinson
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