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Episcopal Church Sexuality

Pat on the back.

Last-minute allegations against the Rev. Gene Robinson.

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Episcopal Church Sexuality

Desperate measures.

Apparently fasting and prayer didn’t work, so somebody decided to try mud.

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Episcopal Church Marriage Sexuality Theology

By their fruits ye shall know them.

“The Church blesses faithfulness.”

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Culture Marriage Politics Sexuality

Taking on an icon.

“I think we can get people rights in this generation if we don’t take on a cultural, religious icon.”

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Culture Marriage Politics Sexuality

Uphill battle.

Gay marriage, or civil union laws, will only succeed in the long run when it’s perceived as having mainstream acceptance and democratic — not just popular — support.

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Human Rights Mormonism Sexuality

Mormons on hate crime.

At last, the Mormon church comes out as not opposed to hate-crimes legislation.

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Sexuality

Revirginization.

In America, you can put the toothpaste back in the tube.

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Art Reading Scripture Sermon Sexuality

God’s lovers.

Our metaphors take us only partway, but only then do we see that we are at the limits of our understanding.