Bishop Gene Robinson, the world's first openly gay bishop, was consecrated while wearing a bullet-proof vest for protection. He was the only bishop not invited to the 2008 Lambeth Conference and was chosen by Barack Obama to deliver the invocation at his presidential inauguration. In a time of changing government and same-sex marriage debates, Bishop Robinson brings a clear message: religious people must work together to undo the harm caused by their own actions.
Vicky: The Gay Gene Comes to Australia
The ordination of Bishop Gene Robinson as the world's first openly gay bishop sets off a firestorm of controversy within the Episcopal Church, forcing a re-evaluation of traditional norms and values.
