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Bishop of New Hampshire enters treatment for alcoholism
American Anglican Council Blog ^ | 2/13/2006 | V. Gene Robinson

Posted on 02/13/2006 2:46:11 PM PST by DSHambone

Letter from the Bishop of New Hampshire, Gene Robinson February 13, 2006,

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

I am writing to you from an alcohol treatment center where on February 1, with the encouragement and support of my partner, daughters and colleagues, I checked myself in to deal with my increasing dependence on alcohol. Over the 28 days I will be here, I will be dealing with the disease of alcoholism-which, for years, I have thought of as a failure of will or discipline on my part, rather than a disease over which my particular body simply has no control, except to stop drinking altogether.

During my first week here, I have learned so much. The extraordinary experience of community here will inform my ministry for years to come. I eagerly look forward to continuing my recovery in your midst. Once again, God is proving His desire and ability to bring an Easter out of Good Friday. Please keep me in your prayers and know that you are in mine.

Your Brother in Christ, +Gene

Letter from the Standing Committee of New Hampshire Diocese February 13, 2006

Dear Colleagues in Ministry,

The Standing Committee of the Diocese of New Hampshire joins its bishop in writing to you about his decision to seek professional treatment for his dealings with alcohol. The Episcopal Church, through its General Convention, has long recognized alcoholism as a treatable human disease, not a failure of character or will.

The members of the Standing Committee fully support and stand with our bishop and his family as he confronts the effects of alcohol on his life, and we commend him for his courageous example to us all, as we pray daily for him and for his ministry among us.

Randolph K. Dales, President, Standing Committee of New Hampshire


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1 posted on 02/13/2006 2:46:14 PM PST by DSHambone
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To: DSHambone

Wonder what they'd say if he checked himself into a clinic to change his dysfunctional sexual behavior?


3 posted on 02/13/2006 2:48:21 PM PST by madprof98
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To: dropandgimme20
LOL... I "attended" a Franciscan college where the friars could drink any of the students under the table.
4 posted on 02/13/2006 2:50:10 PM PST by xcamel (One should hope Global Dumbing is reversible.)
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To: DSHambone

He said his "partner." Is he Gay?


5 posted on 02/13/2006 2:50:26 PM PST by Hildy (The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth)
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To: DSHambone
with the encouragement and support of my partner, daughters and colleagues, I checked myself in to deal with my increasing dependence on alcohol. Over the 28 days I will be here, I will be dealing with the disease of alcoholism-which, for years, I have thought of as a failure of will or discipline on my part, rather than a disease over which my particular body simply has no control, except to stop drinking altogether.

Partner? A drunk and living in sin with his male lover. Nice job there Bish.

How many more Congregations will this drive away?

6 posted on 02/13/2006 2:51:21 PM PST by El Gato
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To: DSHambone

I wish the man well in dealing with alcohol.
Maybe his mind will clear up and he'll also abandon his unhealthy sex life.
Maybe even consider celibacy as an alternative to his bisexuality.


7 posted on 02/13/2006 2:51:27 PM PST by VOA
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To: DSHambone

You just know that GW is going to get blamed for this.


8 posted on 02/13/2006 2:51:31 PM PST by lexington minuteman 1775 (I)
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To: dropandgimme20
To be fair, imagine YOU were the Archbishop of New Hampshire. Do you think you could do that job sober?

Beat me to it.....

9 posted on 02/13/2006 2:51:58 PM PST by Decepticon (The sheep pretend the wolf will never come, but the sheepdog lives for that day (NRA)
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To: DSHambone
He must have drove him to drinkin!
10 posted on 02/13/2006 2:52:02 PM PST by jazusamo (A Progressive is only a Socialist in a transparent disguise.)
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To: Hildy
As in "Way Gay" .... another step to schism in the ECUSA
11 posted on 02/13/2006 2:52:05 PM PST by DSHambone
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To: Hildy

Are you kidding? He's gay as a goose. He's notoriously gay. He's queer as a three dollar bill.


12 posted on 02/13/2006 2:52:09 PM PST by WashingtonSource (Freedom is not free.)
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To: Hildy
He said his "partner." Is he Gay?

Does a bear do it in the woods? Yes, he's the first openly gay bishop in the denomination

13 posted on 02/13/2006 2:52:20 PM PST by El Gato
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To: Hildy

Episcopal, gay, alcoholic. Sounds about right!


14 posted on 02/13/2006 2:53:01 PM PST by outofhere2
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To: Hildy
Vicky Gene Robinson?

Oh, he was the second coming. He was THE gay bishop. This was going to break all the doors down. It was going to be peace and love for all.

What a freak.

15 posted on 02/13/2006 2:53:01 PM PST by AmishDude
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To: DSHambone
I will be dealing avoiding {having to deal}with the disease sin of alcoholism-which, for years, I have thought of as a failure of will or discipline on my part, rather than a disease sin over which my particular body simply has no control, except to stop drinking altogether trust in the shed blood of Jesus for the remission of this sin.
16 posted on 02/13/2006 2:54:02 PM PST by The Lumster
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To: DSHambone

Who is surprised? Show of hands, please.


17 posted on 02/13/2006 2:54:10 PM PST by Jaded (The truth shall set you free, but lying to yourself turns you French.)
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To: WashingtonSource
Are you kidding? He's gay as a goose. He's notoriously gay. He's queer as a three dollar bill.

"Was Frank Loyd Wright. Was Ben Gay. Does a bear......."

18 posted on 02/13/2006 2:54:17 PM PST by Decepticon (The sheep pretend the wolf will never come, but the sheepdog lives for that day (NRA)
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To: Hildy

He is infamous.

There is only one other thing that makes more headlines than the Bishop, and that's a movie about sheepherders in Wyoming.


19 posted on 02/13/2006 2:54:26 PM PST by fishtank
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To: Decepticon

Is the Pope Catholic?


20 posted on 02/13/2006 2:55:49 PM PST by WashingtonSource (Freedom is not free.)
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