The truly longstanding tradition in the church is that some are called to celibacy. Some feel called to it. But the church has never supported that celibacy be mandated for someone not called to it. It’s never imposed on someone. Gene Robinson Read Quote
You know, we live in a time when if somebody wants to kill you, they’re going to kill you, and you can either go in a hole and, you know, pull the roof in over you, or you just continue putting one foot in front of the other and hope that you’re doing some good in the world. Gene Robinson Read Quote
The bees learn where they live by landmarks. If they’re moved within their home range, they get confused. Gene Robinson Read Quote
There are enormously gifted Episcopal priests around this church who are gay and lesbian, some of whom are partnered, who would make wonderful bishops and they’re going to be nominated and they’re going to be elected. Gene Robinson Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
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 Read Quote
I’ve long been really intrigued with what is the… proper role of faith and religion in public life. Gene Robinson Read Quote
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 Read Quote
