The First Gay Bishop

The Rev. V. Gene Robinson recently won confirmation as the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church, prompting protests and walk-outs. What do you think?

  • “Now that the church has been compassionate and reasonable about this, people are going to expect that all the time.”

    Ryan Reiff –
    Systems Analyst

  • “Among the greatest mysteries of faith are why God allows people to die, why evil exists, and why the hell some gay guy would want to be bishop.”

    Carlos Ferebee –
    Welder

  • “Isn't worrying about God stuff all the time kind of gay anyway?”

    Larry Cody –
    Cook

  • “What's next? Black ministers?”

    Marjorie Moyers –
    Bookkeeper

  • “Whoa, that church has really gone downhill since forming the ecclesiastical body with their own episcopate in 1789.”

    Joseph Bogan –
    Tax Examiner

  • “Since when is it a crime to be gay? Oh, yeah. Up until a few weeks ago. Well, it's not anymore. Get with it.”

    Katherine Millard –
    Musician

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