I think my election is one of several indications that gay and lesbian folk are being brought more into the center of things. I'd like to think that my election signals my bringing of gay and lesbian folk into the center of the church. Gene Robinson bringcenterchurch share on social
You know, I think Jesus was famous and also in a lot of trouble because he always chose people over sort of established procedures. Gene Robinson chooseestablishfamous Change image and share on social
One of the joys of being a Christian or being a person of faith is that you believe deep down that death isn't the worst thing, you know. Not living your life: that's the worst thing. And death is not, it's not all it's cracked up to be. It's not, it's not the end of the world. Gene Robinson badchristiancrack share on social
I will always speak out when someone says that a principle or a rule or a tradition trumps people. Gene Robinson peopleprinciplerule Change image and share on social
The state's interest in marriage is stability. Generally speaking, polygamy does not work for stability. Inherent in the whole polygamous movement is a deep and abiding misogyny and denigration of women. So polygamy is objectionable on lots of grounds. Gene Robinson abidedeepdenigration share on social
It's not about me. It's about not having to be ashamed. Gene Robinson ashamed Change image and share on social
Faith is a dynamic and ever-changing process, not some fixed body of truth that exists outside our world and our understanding. God's truth may be fixed and unchanging, but our comprehension of that truth will always be partial and flawed at best. Gene Robinson bodychangecomprehension share on social
When you claim to have the truth, as opposed to the truth as you perceive it, then you move us toward a theocratic view of government. Gene Robinson claimgovernmentmove Change image and share on social
Stability is why society has an interest in marriage. Gene Robinson interestmarriagesociety Change image and share on social
Sometimes there are things worth risking your life for. It was Jesus who said if you want to save your life, you have to lose it. Gene Robinson jesuslifelose Change image and share on social