It's not about me. It's about not having to be ashamed.
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I believe that the acceptance of gay and lesbian people into the life of the Church is something that is going to happen,Gene Robinson
There are enormously gifted Episcopal priests around this church who are gay and lesbian, some of whom are partnered, who would make wonderful bishops and they're going to be nominated and they're going to be elected.
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
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.
Gene Robinson
So the question is can we still live together and hold on to one another while we resolve this issue
Gene Robinson
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