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Article: Robinson's first year: a year of controversy and protest following his consecration as the first openly gay bishop hasn't dampened Gene Robinson's faith.(Behind the Headlines)(Interview)
- Article from:
- The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)
- Article date:
- December 7, 2004
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Almost a year after V. Gene Robinson was consecrated as the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church USA (and named Person of the Year by The Advocate), a special commission created by ECUSA's parent, the worldwide Anglican Communion, addressed growing church divisions over homosexuality. This 17-member panel sought an apology from ECUSA for what it said was pain caused by Robinson's election. It also called for a moratorium on the ordination of sexually active gay clergy and on the blessing of same-sex unions.
But the October 18 report did not ask for Robinson's resignation nor call for any specific punishment; conservative church leaders across the globe ...