Word for Word

9 Jun 2013

Saved For A Purpose – Bishop Gene Robinson

News & Politics, Society & Culture

Over the last couple of centuries, there have been many Gay Bishops across various Christian denominations – but none of them out, loud and proud!

Almost 10 years ago – to the day – on the 7^th of June 2003, the Diocese of New Hampshire in the Episcopal Church in the United States of America, elected the first “Out Gay” Bishop within the worldwide Anglican Communion.

The announcement sent shock waves through every major religion globally.  The impact would change the Church establishment for ever and the resistance resulted in Bishop Robinson having to wear a bullet proof vest under is robes during his concretion.

He describes himself as “just a little gay guy”– but in 2009, OUT Magazine named him number 7 in their 50 most influential Gays and Lesbians in the USA.

It’s difficult to imagine how someone with such genuine warmth and compassion has needed FBI protection from credible death threats.

On the eve of his 66^th birthday, he spoke ‘Word For Word’ with Dean Beck.

Bishop Gene Robinson was in Melbourne on the invitation of the Centre for Faith, Life and Learning and we thank them for arranging the interview. His latest book is titled “God Believes in Love: Straight Talk About Gay Marriage”.

Photo by Betty Sujecki

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