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Can a Church Preach Love and Discriminate at the Same Time?

Preview: Season 14 | 1m 28s

Gene Robinson is a man whose two primary passions are in direct conflict: his love for God and for his partner Mark. Robinson is the first openly gay person to become a bishop in the historic traditions of Christendom. His consecration by the Episcopal Church in 2003, to which he wore a bullet-proof vest, caused an international stir.

Aired: 10/28/12

Rating: TV-PG

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