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Title: Stand With Bishop Gene Robinson
Post by: Shana A on January 17, 2009, 06:30:32 PM
January 17, 2009
Stand With Bishop Gene Robinson
Posted by Jim and Brenda Johnson at 3:14 PM

http://straightnotnarrow.blogspot.com/2009/01/stand-with-bishop-gene-robinson.html (http://straightnotnarrow.blogspot.com/2009/01/stand-with-bishop-gene-robinson.html)

The Human Rights Campaign has sent out a message from Bishop Gene Robinson, the only openly gay bishop ordained in the American Episcopal Church, regarding his participation in the upcoming Inauguration activities. Here are some excerpts that I thought should be shared:

Tomorrow, in one of the most humbling honors of my life, I will deliver an invocation at the first event of inauguration week.

Though many of us were deeply upset when President-elect Obama chose Proposition 8 supporter Rev. Rick Warren to speak at his inauguration, the fact that he also invited me – a proud gay man – is a hopeful sign of our president's commitment to reach out to all Americans.

Now it's up to all of us to capitalize on this moment and ensure that President-elect Obama works for equality.