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The Episcopal Clergy Vote is an Important One for Gays

Jennifer Vanasco | Posted 08.16.2009 | Politics

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Once all Mainline Protestant churches start approving of gay marriage it will be very difficult for politicians and anti-marriage advocates to make a religious argument against it.

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Gay Bishop Gene Robinson Jokes About Inauguration On The Daily Show (VIDEO)

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 02.21.2009 | Media

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Over the Inaugural Weekend, openly gay Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson found himself at the center of coverage and controversy after his opening invoca...

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Obama Shifts Spiritual Dialogue to Focus on Possibilities

Suzette Standring | Posted 02.20.2009 | Politics

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Both Gene Robinson and Rick Warren symbolize universal aspirations: that of equality and acceptance, and that of faith-based service to the poor, the sick and the disenfranchised.

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UPDATED: Bishop Robinson's Prayer to be Included in Clips Shown on the Mall prior to Swearing In Ceremony

Leah McElrath Renna | Posted 02.19.2009 | Politics

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The omission of the prayer delivered by openly-gay Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson from the HBO broadcast of the pre-inaugural concert is creating a new controversy surrounding the inauguration.

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Gay Bishop Gene Robinson Left Out Of HBO Concert Coverage

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 02.19.2009 | Media

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Sunday's big Lincoln Memorial show was billed as the "We Are One" concert, intended to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama with a spirit of uni...

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On Inaugural Preacher Picks, Activists and Bloggers Are Caught in Their Own Web

John Lumea | Posted 02.15.2009 | Politics

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Warren was formally announced on 17 December. When did Obama formally invite him? Do we know? When did Obama start considering Warren for the inauguration? Do we know? I suspect not.

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Take Your Hand Off My Bible

Leora Tanenbaum | Posted 02.14.2009 | Politics

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Most of us have a presidential fantasy. Some of us long to transform the health care system. Some imagine the possibilities in humanitarian aid. Oth...

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Gay Bishop Gene Robinson Will Not Invoke Jesus In Inaugural Event Prayer

CBN | David Brody | Posted 02.14.2009 | Politics

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Maybe this shouldn't come as a shock but controversial gay Bishop Gene Robinson says the name of Jesus will NOT be in his prayer this Sunday at the ki...

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Obama Inauguration Lincoln Memorial Celebration: Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen Performing

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 02.12.2009 | Politics

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President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration events kick off on Sunday, January 18th with a celebration at the Lincoln Memorial. Performers include Bey...

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Gene Robinson: Gay Bishop Giving Obama Inauguration Prayer

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 02.12.2009 | Politics

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New Hampshire Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson, a vocal gay rights leader, will open President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration with a prayer on Sunday...

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Kennedy, Warren, and the Democrats: How About Some Conflict Resolution?

RJ Eskow | Posted 01.18.2009 | Politics

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The Democratic leadership may be prepared to ride out the current storms over Caroline Kennedy and Rick Warren. That would be a mistake. This is a time to heal wounds, not create new ones.

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Conservatives Form Rival Group To Episcopal Church

AP | RACHEL ZOLL | Posted 01.03.2009 | Politics

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NEW YORK — Theological conservatives upset by liberal views of U.S. Episcopalians and Canadian Anglicans formed a rival North American province ...

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Bishops Discuss More Than Sex -- Imagine That!

Rev. Astrid Storm | Posted 08.08.2008 | Politics

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230 conservative bishops have boycotted the Lambeth Conference. Which leave 600 or so who actually want to be together, who may actually be willing to find a way out of this morass.

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A Sermon for Our Times: Bishop Gene Robinson in the Face of Fear

Rev. Debra Haffner | Posted 07.23.2008 | Living

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To appease those who oppose the ordination of gay clergy and leaders, the Archbishop fo Canterbury has excluded the openly gay Bishop Robinson of New Hampshire from attending.

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Pundits Predict Pennsylvania Results

Huffington Post | Posted 04.29.2008 | Politics

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In the days leading up to the Pennsylvania Primary, pundits from across the spectrum have predicted a Hillary Clinton win in the Keystone State later ...

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Benedict becomes first pope to visit American synagogue

AP | RACHEL ZOLL | Posted 04.26.2008 | Home

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NEW YORK — Pope Benedict XVI became the first pope to visit an American synagogue Friday, bringing greetings for the Passover holiday and accept...

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