The Common Good, Gay Rights, and Faith
With last week’s New Jersey State Supreme Court ruling, the Religious Right has once again tried to trump up voter fears with the specter of gay marriage destroying the traditional American family. This strategy has worked in the past, although the latest poll numbers from CBS show that Democrats enjoy an ADVANTAGE among evangelicals right now.
This morning at the Center for American Progress, FPL Executive Director Jennifer Butler moderated a discussion with Bishop Gene Robinson. Most remember Bishop Robinson’s election as the first openly gay bishop in the Episcopal Church, and the strife that has ensued within the Anglican communion since then. Check out CAP’s website for video of this very interesting event. The Bishop’s remarks were notable for both their wisdom and charity (even to those with whom he disagrees), two virtues that are rare in our public discourse.