18-06-2016 02:12 via alaskapublic.org

First openly gay bishop talks about religion and sexuality

Bishop Gene Robinson (Courtesy of Todd Franson – Metro Weekly)The first openly gay Episcopal bishop is visiting Anchorage this weekend to kick off Pride Week. Retired Bishop Gene Robinson was consecrated in 2003 amid much controversy. Robinson says he decided now was the time to visit Anchorage because of local, religiously-fueled opposition to the city’s non-discrimination ordinance, which protects people based on their gender identity and sexual orientation.
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