Robinson to Urge Rejection of Episcopal Gay Moratorium
Wednesday, Jun. 14, 2006

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - The first openly gay Episcopal bishop says it is unlikely the church's top policymaking body will create new barriers for homosexual clergy despite turmoil over his 2003 consecration.

The Episcopal General Convention, which runs through June 21 in Columbus, must vote on whether to stop electing gay bishops for now so the embattled Anglican family can stay together.

"Most Episcopalians think that God's gay and lesbian children are every bit as worthwhile as the rest of God's children and they won't be willing to sacrifice gays and lesbians on the altar of unity," New Hampshire Bishop V. Gene Robinson told The Associated Press in an interview prior to the meeting, which began Tuesday.

Joined by national gay rights activists, Robinson planned Wednesday to publicly urge the convention to reject the moratorium on gay bishops and any discrimination based on sexual orientation. the rest