I feel like a 7 year old, in a "show and tell" class, but in every opportunity I tell people about my hero. His name is Gene Robinson, and he is the Episcopal Bishop of New Hempshire. He is an openly gay man, and I had the honor to met him on GAy Pride 2005, during the homily that he delivered at the Parish of Saint Luke of the Fields in Greenwich Village, NY.
I admire him because, against all odds, he has prooven that he is a real Saint. He has endured critizism from the most conservative leaders not only in the Anglican Church, but also in other churches. Religious leaders have called him everything, and he stands firm, as a true witness of the Gospell.
He, unlike other leaders, has open doors for a fraction of the Gay community that sometimes is very misunderstood, the ones who choose to explore themselves in the light of organized religion.
He, through his example of dignity and courage, has given to us a place in the table, a place that belong to us by right of birth, as sons and daughters of God. He has brought consolation and hope, in a world in which many think that it is imposible to fight with religios fundamentalism.
He has given to us peace, and through his exemplary life, he teaches us how to live the good news, without having to worry about what Jerry Fallwel or all the other idiots tell people. He is an example of what a real Christian is, open and affirming to all creation.
For all that Bishop Robinson, God bless you... without you, we lack witness that can teach the future generations, that God love us Gay, Lesbians, Bisexual and Transgender, and that no biggot can take that gift from us.
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