There are few issues that cause church leaders more concern than the implications of gay rights upon religious liberty. From courtrooms to family rooms, our society is debating these questions and the outcomes are having significant ramifications on how pastors teach, lead, and counsel. To help us better understand the debate, I have invited Gene Robinson, the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church, to write a series of articles to identify where conservative and liberal Christians can find common ground on these matters, and where we still disagree. Robinson is now retired from ministry and working with the Center for American Progress, a progressive research and policy organization, on issues of faith and gay rights. -Skye Jethani
Religious liberty is a hot topic these days, cited in discussions and debates about access to the institution of marriage by gay and lesbian couples. Such an expansion of marriage to include gay couples is often seen by some religious conservatives ...
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