Let's try one more on for size ...
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Posted on 12/27/2003 2:26:32 PM PST by nwrep
Let's try one more on for size ...
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#38-39: LOL !!
Gay Bishop: I Want To Marry(Boston, Massachusetts) Gene Robinson, the first gay bishop in the Episcopal church, says he would like to marry. Robinson says that he and Mark Andrew, his partner of 14 years would be married today if New Hampshire legalized marriage or civil unions between same-sex partners.
"I am very supportive of the right to marry," Robinson said in a telephone interview with The Eagle Tribune newspaper. "If gay and lesbian people are full citizens of the country and state in which they live, they should be accorded the same rights as other couples.
"I don’t think it matters whether you call it marriage or civil union as long as the responsibilities and the benefits are the same."
"Gay marriage or civil union as a civil right is different from what the church does to bless these unions," Robinson, 56, said
Robinson said churches should not be required to bless such unions, however.
"I think all of the different churches will have to make a decision whether or not to bless these unions," he said.
He said the Episcopal Church in New Hampshire has been blessing same-sex unions for seven years.
Vermont allows civil unions between same-sex partners. In Massachusetts, the Supreme Judicial Court declared last month that a ban on gay marriage is unconstitutional.
New Hampshire has a Defence of Marriage Act that specifically bans same-sex marriages.
Robinson also said he is "saddened" by the controversy surrounding his consecration. But he said he believes that many more people are finding their way to the Episcopal Church than are leaving it as a result of his becoming bishop.
"We are getting all kinds of people coming to the Episcopal Church, not just gays and lesbian people, because of this," he said. "Many straight couples and their children are coming because they want their children to be raised in a community that accepts all people."
He isn't exactly selfless.
Anyhow, thanks for the ping, I like to keep up with what his latest spewing is about (not that it's ever a surprise!).
Well ........ he's not wasting any time getting his Gay Agenda out in the media, is he ??Sheesh ! If he wants to get married, find a woman, or get an operation !!! ...
Didn't the Anglicans welcome - no usher in the homosexual mairrage in the church doctrine?
If no, didn't they see it coming and didn't lift a finger to stop it?
Anyone have an acct over at the "other" side? Afterall, they need to be aware of this news and the great pix that are posted here that I'm sure Meek wouldn't mind sharing. Anyone??? :-)
I dunno... it seems like everything else, things happen in small steps and most of us tut-tut but don't dare to step out and protest because we'd be alone and definitely called that horrible nasty word "intolerant" maybe they'd throw in divisive, too.
Mr. Robinson embodies all those small steps taken for years, doesn't he? The religion of self.
I got Howie's lockbox right here!
LOL ! Great post! And what a pic of Rosie ! ...
I don't mind sharing my pics. Don't know if THEY would like them, but I don't mind! :O)Maybe someone will reply and be able to post this article over on the dark side ...
hehe ! I had never heard of Bay Windows before seeing this Dykes for Dean site.The caption on that thing claims New Englands Largest Gay and Lesbian Newspaper.
Makes ya feel warm and Diverse all over, doesn't it ?? hehe! < /bad humor >
Happy New Years !!
LOL, 'repulsed' is more like it! Happy New Year to you too, M&M>
Looks like an angry wild animal.
If I saw that, I'd start running for shelter!
YIKES!
The first transgendered DemocRAT presidential candidate?
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