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Transcript: Analysis: Episcopal Church divided over Gene Robinson officially becoming a bishop
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- October 27, 2003
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BOB EDWARDS
Morning Edition (NPR)
10-27-2003
Analysis: Episcopal Church divided over Gene Robinson officially becoming a bishop
Host: BOB EDWARDS
Time: 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon
BOB EDWARDS, host:
This is MORNING EDITION from NPR News. I'm Bob Edwards.
The Episcopal Church is approaching a decisive point. On Sunday, Gene Robinson officially will become the first openly gay bishop in the denomination's history. Robinson and his supporters say the church is following God's lead and embracing those who have been shunted to the margins. Critics are urging Robinson not to go through with it, saying his consecration will lead to a serious split within the church. NPR's Barbara Bradley Hagerty ...