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
Why is it that everything that "Selfish Gene" Robinson says sounds just exactly like the same BS twaddle?
You didn't know he was gay??!! Just exactly where have you been since August 2002? This was the hottest topic on this forum until the beloved JPII died. Even now a day hardly goes by that there isn't something posted here that refers to this creep, Robinson's, consecration as the first openly gay bishop & the ongoing dissolution of the Episcopal Chruch because of it.
"I wish I knew how to quit you, Demon Rum"
The Bishop's Bar - Liquor in the front, Poker in the rear.
You hit the nail right on the head. I'm waiting for that other shoe to drop, too.
Is his first name really Vicki? That reminds me of the Alcatraz park ranger played by Phil Hartman.
No, he is a homosexual.
Yep, that was my thought too.
He's gettin out in front of the story, like Bill & Hill. He may as well be dancing on the beach in Martha's Vineyard.
Alcoholism as a disease was done to give "shrinks" access to INSURANCE monies. As a disease, teatment would be eligible for insurance coverage.
Of course does not substance abuse go hand in hand with the homosexual deathstyle? Seems the bisop is doing a bit of self loathing medicating.
Has anyone seen the commercial they have for that "homosexual porn" sheephearder movie?
It was on when children could see, and they showed it with a man and a woman dancing. No mention of the fact that hollyweird made a moving about homosexuals. Even more disgusting is that they are showing sexual material during the morining hours as children are getting ready for school.
But as you said, a homosexual "bishop" who DEMONSTRATES himself unworthy of the priest hood is covered up. (don't want to scare the kiddies.)
Where is FNC?
He's gettin out in front of the story, like Bill & Hill. """<PYou may be right. Then, when the scandal breaks, the response will be, "There isn't time to focus on that now - - the man wasn't himself, he is hurting, he's seeking help, he's in therapy."
That is hysterical!
His real first name is Vicki.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.