Susan, I think it is pretty clear that Bishop Gene is a godly man. It also is pretty clear that God wouldn't create some people homosexual, and create others heterosexual, and then condemn the one group to go it alone while the others are allowed to find loving partners. God is not unjust.

Phyllis, Charleston, USA

How many of you cluck clucking about Bishop Robinson have ever considered that the Gospels record exactly ZERO from Jesus about same gender sexual love, but LOUDLY AND EXPLICITLY condemns, in completely unambiguous language, divorce?

How many of you are equally excercised about divorced bishops?

Jonathan, Lynn, MA, USA

In response to Phyllis:Gene Robinson is gay, no doubt about it. And, you are correct: He is gay, and not because it was a choice he made. His behavior,on the other hand, is a choice. Gene has an agenda as does God. We'll have to wait and see if the two of them are on the same page down the line.

Susan , Tiffin, USA

Susan, we can all choose whether or not to be celibate, monogamous, or promiscuous. We none of us can choose whether to be homosexual or heterosexual. Or do you recall the date and time YOU chose?
Bishop Robinson is right. God is in charge and the battle for inclusion is already won.

Phyllis, Charleston, USA

It would seem G. R. is living in a middle-class american bubble that he is right and all other points are wrong, very similar to those extremists who oppose his ordination as bishop. Has he not heard the views of others? The Anglican commuion will be a long time in changing its position - if ever

s a russell, Norwich, u.k.

Ken R,

You are right there are extremists on both sides. Some do still find it a shock ; Christians at times only make matters worse by their reaction. Do not forget only in places largely secualrized or in shallow Christian settings is it "acceptable." It may be - leave them in TEC.

Ben W

Ben W, Beamsville, Canada

"If Christianity is not about unqualified love, then it is not about anything"

That is true AND it is also about righteousness - ever heard of the "Day Of Judgement" - perhaps GR can take people on a tour of Sodom and Gomorrah - "you mean they don't exist..."?

You can't have your cake and eat it.

Philip, Haywards Heath, England

Yes, it is about behavior. Sadly, it's the behavior of the self-righteous Christians that is appalling. And what I have seen in the news and on the net is that they have raised themselves an idol. Only God himself is to be worshiped! Not the Bible!

Jesus is the word. Or has everyone forgotten that?

Ken R, Las Vegas, USA

Curious people who dream endlessly of sex and are consequently so obsessed with it that they have to hate, hate, hate. If Christianity is not about unqualified love, then it is not about anything - arguments about different interpretations of ancient texts are irrelevant.

Sean, Coventry, UK

The gay lobby knew full well the Churches position on homosexuality...why force the issue unless it was to hijacj it?

The USA & Canada Anglicans should be left to there own as they have always gone their own way anyway

john, Durham, uk

Matthew 7:15-20 Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit

Jenny, Grand Rapids, MI US

1. Does the bible denounce homosexual behaviour? Ans: Yes.
2. If GR followed the Bible's teachings would he refrain from homosexual behaviour? Ans: Yes.

Judge not other's sin AND we should also not condone it in the form of leaders advocating sinfulness ie contradicting the Bible - simple right?

Philip, Nr. Haywards Heath, England

It is fact that homosexuality is caused during the womb. An under production of testosterone during pregnancy causes men to be homosexual and an over production causes women to be homosexual. What is important to remember is such science was not around when the bible was written.

Would Christians be so quick to denounce a child born disabled? I think not. Homosexuality is not a choice, it is caused biologically. Anti gay Christians should accept scientific fact or otherwise be ashamed of themselves as god certainly is of them.

Sarah, Portsmouth, UK

I guess it comes down to this, if we choose to live in relationship with God do we do it on his terms or on our own?

Greg, Wollongong, Australia

Greg, Wollongong, Australia

Let's hear it for Gay Pride! There are gay clubs and gay cruises and gay condos and gay brand names. Why not a gay church? The Gay Anglican Church of Inclusive Gayness. It's a beautiful thing.

Leon A Davis, Scottsdale, Arizona

1Corth 5:11-13 ".. should not associate with people who call themselves brothers or sisters in the Christian faith but live in sexual sin.. Don't eat with such people…God will judge those who are outside. Isn't it your business to judge those who are inside? Remove that wicked man from among you."

Clem, Perth, Australia

Bishop Robinson, Right Reverend Sir: (to avoid the degrading of title tactic that so many of your opponents use.) Be of good cheer. The Lord will accept us all and He will make the judgements on all. Be not worried by the Tiffin's of the world. Their judgement is temporal and has no lasting value.

Will, New York City, USA

To Gene Robinson: This is not about WHO or WHAT you are. Rather, it is about BEHAVIOR. It will end in a free-for-all. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind, nor in the minds of many, that such will be the eventual outcome. Just because one wishes to, does not mean that one should.

Susan, Tiffin, USA