Two down, one to go
Religion 08/04/2003 |The Episcopal Church continues to make progress in becoming more inclusive, as openly gay Bishop-elect Rev. V. Gene Robinson has successfully passed two of the three votes before being elected, and a possible compromise has been reached for a ceremony celebrating same-sex unions. This is wonderful news.
“God is not on a learning curve,” Robinson said. “We, on the other hand, are on the learning curve. God has taught us a lot of things about the full inclusion of people of color, of women, and now of gay and lesbian folk.”
(via D)
[See also: Episcopal Church elects first gay bishop | Random bits | Congratulations, Bishop Robinson | Okay, okay…85-90% straight | Gene Robinson under FBI guard ]
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August 4th, 2003 at 11:46 am
Thank god (no pun intended - just a figure of speech) SOMEONE understands being inclusive! I’ve been miffed at the exclusive nature of the church for a long while now. I just don’t see how it happens. I grew up a Roman Catholic and by my interpretation of the bible, being inclusive to EVERYONE is an important value.
I like to say that I’m ‘between religions’ at the moment and chances are that’s the way I’ll stay. I learn a little about other religions and take what I feel is important while still maintaining that faith is a personal thing and that anyone with any faith should have the right to practice it.
August 4th, 2003 at 11:47 am
Great Post at !
Sorry for the recent one-liners but I feel like this should be posted. Maybe my comments on it will come later in the day… http://djwudi.typepad.com/eclecticism/2003/08/two_down_one_to.html
August 4th, 2003 at 8:19 pm
Can you say ‘smear campaign’? I knew you could!
Rev. Robinson may have had the honor of being elected the first gay bishop of the Episcopal Church today. He may not have — having made it through the first two elections is a good indicator, but not a gaurantee, that he would have made it throug…