(Community Matters) In three meetings between Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson and Barack Obama, from the London Times
Barack Obama sought out controversial gay bishop Gene Robinson not just once but three times during his campaign to become President of the United States, The Times can reveal.
‘Well you’re certainly causing a lot of trouble’, My response to him was: ‘Well that makes two of us’.
They spent more time discussing international issues than lesbians and gays. “He certainly indicated his broad and deep support for the full civil rights for gay and lesbian … I pressed him on the Millennium Development Goals. I wanted to know whether he thought more about them than just they were a good idea but whether he had any intention of pushing for their full funding and so on.”
Bishop Robinson said that Mr Obama had not hesitated to talk about his faith.I find that remarkable, not only in a politician but also in a Democrat. For years it’s only been Republicans who wanted to talk about religion. All the Democratic candidates felt disposed to do so this year.”
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