The states interest in marriage is stability. Generally speaking, polygamy does not work for stability. Inherent in the whole polygamous movement is a deep and abiding misogyny and denigration of women. So polygamy is objectionable on lots of grounds. – Gene Robinson
You know, I think Jesus was famous and also in a lot of trouble because he always chose people over sort of established procedures. – Gene Robinson
One of the joys of being a Christian or being a person of faith is that you believe deep down that death isnt the worst thing, you know. Not living your life: thats the worst thing. And death is not, its not all its cracked up to be. Its not, its not the end of the world. – Gene Robinson
Faith is a dynamic and ever-changing process, not some fixed body of truth that exists outside our world and our understanding. Gods truth may be fixed and unchanging, but our comprehension of that truth will always be partial and flawed at best. – Gene Robinson