This moved me to tears. Thank you Bishop for reminding EVERYONE that there is love, there is peace, and they are loved. Thank you. I am not catholic, but I am proud to be from NH and I am proud to have you as one of us.
I think the best (insert sarcasm where you find the word "best") part about all of this is how sincere words of encouragement meant to pull people who were feeling hopeless out of suicide's grip turn into ugly, obnoxious debates about religion. TH-cam comments, man...
The sad truth is that IT DOES NOT GET BETTER! It gets worse when you live a life of perversion and debauchery and then you go to Hell forever. In Hell you will know that you had One chance to escape that horrible torment and pain but you rejected the saving Grace of Jesus Christ and chose your lust and worldly, demonic ways instead. Sad. Read Romans 1:18-28, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, then John 3:3-8, 16 and pray hard to God the Father through Jesus Christ and, if you are sincere, He will answer and show you the way!
Nick P Yea, you will change your mind when you get there but then it will be too late. Once there you will only experience misery and regret, pain and suffering with only the lake of fire to look forward to. Please don't go there. Seek Jesus Christ as only He can save you from what we all deserve.
ShowthyselfApproved Fortunately, that day will never come. Heaven and hell don't exist. They're imaginations used to keep those who can't think for themselves in line. When both of us die, that's it. There is no "afterlife". I don't need Jesus. Most of the things he did were good, but I'm not going to worship a dead man nailed to a tree, not really my vibe. But if you're right, and hell does exist, I won't be content with just going there. I will make it my mission to personally find Satan and become his Chief of Staff. :D
Nick P You could also say gravity does not exist because you do not believe it but try it out and your lack of belief in it would mean nothing. Hell is real. Jesus is not dead. he rose again and that was witnessed by more than 500 people (1 Corinthians 15:6. Your little "chief of staff" comment sound cute, makes you feel cool... kinda like a rebel. All that will not be anywhere in your mind as soon as you realize where you are and there is no way out EVER, you will be terrified beyond belief, especially when the torments begin, over and over and over.... but then in utter misery and regret you will remember that you had an opportunity to accept Jesus and not be there and you blew it because of selfish pride and the lust of the flesh. Seek Jesus Christ now before it is everlasting too late!
ShowthyselfApproved Sorry, none of that is going to happen. I kind of feel sorry for you, with your nihilism of the self. You're not happy, you're not free, it's kind of pathetic to look at honestly. My Chief of Staff comment was never made to be a rebellious or good-feeling comment, it's the truth.
I was a bible study leader in college, and lost most of my friends when I came out. I was told I was sick, needed healing, and told I should go to reparative therapy. It was crap. Bishop Robinson is so right. God made me this way, and He doesn't make mistakes. Thank you Bishop, for your powerful words that validate what so many of us know. Thank you.
Thank you Bishop Gene, thank you for this message and for the wonderful example you are for all lgbt children of God through your peaceful, generous, and loving spirit. The people who elected you as their bishop have absolutely gotten it right.
I am a 34 year old gay man that grew up in a rural baptist family in Oklahoma. It was hard and I am proud of myself for making it past my difficult youth. Your message was so amazing. I never heard a voice like yours when I was younger. You are right, my life is so much better. I remember feeling all alone and that God did not love me. I don't feel that way today. Thank you!
Thank you Bishop. Its heartening to see a religious figure coming forward without ire or accusation, but a message of support. I tip my hat to you sir.
I'm an atheist but I thank Bishop Robinson for taking the time to make this video and for speaking so eloquently. This is a message that many people need to hear to drown out all of the hateful noise that comes from so many supposed "Christians".
And I've noticed that everytime you obey God i.e. tithing, praying, studying the word, attending church regularly, etc, YOU GET RESULTS !! God bless you brother !
Bishop Robinson has a pure heart and a good mind. He is an inspiration to all. Don't let the haters and the trolls of the world get you down! They are a shrinking population......
The message transcends sexuality. "God loves you beyond anything you can imagine and God loves you the way you are. " That is a mg that most of us need to hear sometimes. As a person raised in the Episcopal Church, to know this msg comes from my church thrills me almost beyond words. I don't go to service much these days, but this makes me want to support the church I was raised in. I'm glad that there is a church that loves and supports all people and I was raised to be a part of it.
Gene just spreads both love of God and love of neighbor wherever he goes, because that's always been the core of his faith. I grew up in New Hampshire, and knew people who worked closely with him. He's absolutely as decent and loving as he comes across here.
Thank you Gene, from my heart. I am a seventeen year old lesbian who was born and raised in the Episcopal Church in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. I have learned that I am loved and I may love who I will, and that God loves me still. It is great to hear from a bishop that the Episcopal Church loves me. My youth minister left this year to work in California- apparently, they don't allow gay priests in this dioscese. I'm glad part of the church feels otherwise.
He is a Reverend. And I bless your wife. A hundred years ago, your wife would never have made Reverend. But thanks to the progress of justice and God's love, your wife has been able to become a Reverend. Now, Bishop Robinson has made another step towards progress. I am very proud to know that all people, regardless of who they love, can share in the love of Christ and find peace and holiness in their lives. He did not desert his family. They are an integral part of his life. Look it up.
Thank you, Bishop, for your proclamation of Gospel love to all LGBTQ people, young and old, who suffer from external homophobia, as well as internalized homophobia! And BTW...you rock, Bishop!
Thank you Gene Robinson for your message from a Roman Catholic guy in California who feels betrayed by the religious institution i have been so loyal to. I know God loves me, just the way i am, and loves everyone who is LGBTQ he created.
Wow... This, to me, is what true Christianity is about. About NOT condemming. About NOT loosing hope. About all people being worthy of Gods love. Even though I don't belong to any religion I have an enormous respect for what this man is saying and it is really nice to hear this message of hope and love.
Thanks and Amen, Bishop. God is the most important part of my life, I follow no formal religion as I believe we live the words of God, not only speak about them. God loves ALL of us beyond our imagining as you state. He alone is the only judge. Don't let ignorant people judge you to do anything harmful to yourself. Live and be a good and loving person to yourself and others for in the end God will be our only judge... God created all of us... and God does not make mistakes!
AMEN AMEN AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank u bishop for this there are alot of ppl out there who need to realize that we are all GOD's children and he created each and every1 of us to be a form of him and i must be a form of him this way!!!! I am not ashamed not 1 bit of this
God bless you, sir. The words were taken right out of my mouth, I could not have said it better if I wanted. You symbolize everything I hold true and dear to me: self-identity and identity through God in harmonious co-existence. I hope can only hope to inspire others as you have to see the light, love, and acceptance of God.
Thank God that we are finally learning to follow the basic ethos of Christianity. God means love. Any real Christians know that love should exist between all people as we are all equal in the eyes of God. Congratulations to anyone in these videos or supporting them, what a beautiful thing :)
This guy is great. He makes me believe that not all Christians are wrong about their hateful views on homosexuality. It never made sense to me, Christians who should be loving eachother, discriminate others. Gene Robinson is an inspiration ! It's wonderful to see that more and more people are accepting our equal human beings. Love.
I am not a religious person and I don't believe in God. However, this is a great message to the GLBT people who are religious. Thank you for making this message bishop.
Thank you, sir, for your courage, and your love of God. I hope to see you in Heaven, as well as the many people you have encouraged. May God's Will be done, no matter what that may mean. It is not for us to judge, it is only for us to love, and to help others to love God as well. For those offended by some comments, please remember that Gene Robinson is right - God and Christ love you, and ask only for you to love them at first, not to change. God Bless You!
Thank you Bishop. Too many people think that there is NOBODY within the church who does NOT hate them because they are of a minority sexual orientation.
A wonderful message... It's pretty rare that I get the opportunity to thumbs-up a video expressed from a theological viewpoint. But, oh my, I would give this multiple positive likes if I could.
As a member of the United Church of Christ, I am proud to be from a Christian tradition that values the inherent worth of all people and urges their congregations to be fully welcoming of LGBTQ people as well as people from all walks of life. There are more of us accepting Christians than people realize in part because our voices are not loud enough and the Christian right has an oversized megaphone. God made us and loves us just as we are. You honor God by being yourself.
I am straight and a christian and now finally there is another religious person who sees things the way I do. To all those who have been picked on, beat up, and put down, I love and admire you. Please don't throw away your life because other people are blind and stupid. God wants you to be you, that's why he made you and he think you are beautiful so flaunt it. It will get better, i promise.
I just read his book and he knows what he is talking about. He is a great blessing to the LGBT community and all the rest of us if we listen to what he says.
I totally agree with you. Real men of God would never advocate sin and neither do I. God made it crystal clear that you are either on fire for him or ice cold. You cannot be lukewarm or you will be spewed out !! I am so happy that you too know the truth and are living it or at least trying your very best !
This is probably the most important message for me. To know that I am accepted for who I am in my religion is extremely important, even though I am not an extremely religious person. It's good to hear this and people should know that God loves all of us and wants to see nobody hurt by people who are hiding their discrimination under a disguise of religious justice.
@BiblePreacher455 I am an Episcopalian in the anglo-caholic tradition. I am PROUD to be in a church where we accept gays and lesbians. And I am PROUD to have Bishop Robinson as one of our church leaders.
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Oh my gosh. this put me to tears and saved my life.
I admire this man so much. He helps me see that it does get better.
This is a message that many, many other Christians should be making. Thank you, Bishop Robinson!
Thank you, Gene++. What a blessing you are for our church!
I met this man a few months ago. What he say is the truth. It gets better! It gets so much better
Amen! Preach it, Gene!
This moved me to tears. Thank you Bishop for reminding EVERYONE that there is love, there is peace, and they are loved. Thank you. I am not catholic, but I am proud to be from NH and I am proud to have you as one of us.
This is WONDERFUL. Bishop Robinson, you are truly inspiring. This video needs to be shown in all churches, not just Episcopal churches. Thank you.
Proud to be Episcopalian!!!
I think the best (insert sarcasm where you find the word "best") part about all of this is how sincere words of encouragement meant to pull people who were feeling hopeless out of suicide's grip turn into ugly, obnoxious debates about religion. TH-cam comments, man...
I knew without a doubt that God loves me but to hear the Bishop's message it overwhelmed me with emotion! Thank you!!!!
Thank you Gene Robinson you have and will always be my hero!
The sad truth is that IT DOES NOT GET BETTER! It gets worse when you live a life of perversion and debauchery and then you go to Hell forever. In Hell you will know that you had One chance to escape that horrible torment and pain but you rejected the saving Grace of Jesus Christ and chose your lust and worldly, demonic ways instead. Sad. Read Romans 1:18-28, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, then John 3:3-8, 16 and pray hard to God the Father through Jesus Christ and, if you are sincere, He will answer and show you the way!
If people like you are going to heaven, I'd much rather stick with hell.
Nick P Yea, you will change your mind when you get there but then it will be too late. Once there you will only experience misery and regret, pain and suffering with only the lake of fire to look forward to. Please don't go there. Seek Jesus Christ as only He can save you from what we all deserve.
ShowthyselfApproved Fortunately, that day will never come. Heaven and hell don't exist. They're imaginations used to keep those who can't think for themselves in line. When both of us die, that's it. There is no "afterlife".
I don't need Jesus. Most of the things he did were good, but I'm not going to worship a dead man nailed to a tree, not really my vibe.
But if you're right, and hell does exist, I won't be content with just going there. I will make it my mission to personally find Satan and become his Chief of Staff. :D
Nick P You could also say gravity does not exist because you do not believe it but try it out and your lack of belief in it would mean nothing. Hell is real. Jesus is not dead. he rose again and that was witnessed by more than 500 people (1 Corinthians 15:6. Your little "chief of staff" comment sound cute, makes you feel cool... kinda like a rebel. All that will not be anywhere in your mind as soon as you realize where you are and there is no way out EVER, you will be terrified beyond belief, especially when the torments begin, over and over and over.... but then in utter misery and regret you will remember that you had an opportunity to accept Jesus and not be there and you blew it because of selfish pride and the lust of the flesh. Seek Jesus Christ now before it is everlasting too late!
ShowthyselfApproved Sorry, none of that is going to happen. I kind of feel sorry for you, with your nihilism of the self. You're not happy, you're not free, it's kind of pathetic to look at honestly.
My Chief of Staff comment was never made to be a rebellious or good-feeling comment, it's the truth.
I am so thankful for Bishop Gene and his message.
I'm so, so glad you did this, Bishop Robinson. Beautifully said.
I have so much respect for Bishop Robinson. Thank you.
You are a holy man, Bishop. Continue to do God's work in New Hampshire and in the world. We support you.
Thank you, Bishop Robinson. You have probably saved my life.
made me cry! it's important for me to see persons like you, Gene, talking about the real message of God = LOVE! you go boy!
I was a bible study leader in college, and lost most of my friends when I came out. I was told I was sick, needed healing, and told I should go to reparative therapy. It was crap. Bishop Robinson is so right. God made me this way, and He doesn't make mistakes. Thank you Bishop, for your powerful words that validate what so many of us know. Thank you.
Thank you very much Bishop Robinson.
Thank you Bishop Gene, thank you for this message and for the wonderful example you are for all lgbt children of God through your peaceful, generous, and loving spirit. The people who elected you as their bishop have absolutely gotten it right.
Excellent! What a positive and inspirational messege Bishop. Thank you.
What a wonderful message of love from a very special person. Thanks
I am a 34 year old gay man that grew up in a rural baptist family in Oklahoma. It was hard and I am proud of myself for making it past my difficult youth. Your message was so amazing. I never heard a voice like yours when I was younger. You are right, my life is so much better. I remember feeling all alone and that God did not love me. I don't feel that way today. Thank you!
Thank You so much for your voice and leadership
I am from NH and I'm proud to have you as one of the religious leaders in the state. Thank you so much for your message.
This guy is a hero for speaking out. Need more of this.
You're truly doing God's work. Thank you for your healing words.
Thanks Gene for everything you do! God bless:)
I am amazed at all the Christian love I see when I read these comments. Remember these words, "The greatest of these is love" - Jesus
Thank you Bishop. Its heartening to see a religious figure coming forward without ire or accusation, but a message of support. I tip my hat to you sir.
I'm an atheist but I thank Bishop Robinson for taking the time to make this video and for speaking so eloquently. This is a message that many people need to hear to drown out all of the hateful noise that comes from so many supposed "Christians".
And I've noticed that everytime you obey God i.e. tithing, praying, studying the word, attending church regularly, etc, YOU GET RESULTS !! God bless you brother !
I am so proud to be a priest in the Episcopal Church because of people like Bishop Gene Robinson!
And the same to you. God bless you. And God bless Bishop Robinson.
Bishop Robinson has a pure heart and a good mind. He is an inspiration to all.
Don't let the haters and the trolls of the world get you down! They are a shrinking population......
Thanks be to God, that all power and judgment was handed to the Son from the Father, and not the Father to man! Amen!
Thank you Gene!!!! You ROCK!!!!!!!!!
Thank you your Grace for being brave in the face of so many.
God Blessed you, Bishop Gene Robinson!
thank you bishop gene robinson. thank you.
The message transcends sexuality. "God loves you beyond anything you can imagine and God loves you the way you are. " That is a mg that most of us need to hear sometimes. As a person raised in the Episcopal Church, to know this msg comes from my church thrills me almost beyond words. I don't go to service much these days, but this makes me want to support the church I was raised in. I'm glad that there is a church that loves and supports all people and I was raised to be a part of it.
Thank God for you, Bishop. We need more faces like you.
BISHOP GENE; YOU'RE AMAZING! I WISH I LIVED IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, I WOULD BE AT YOUR CHURCH EVERY SUNDAY!!!!
Thank God for the Bishop, and every other spiritual figure (yes, there many out there) that stand in agreement with him.
Gene just spreads both love of God and love of neighbor wherever he goes, because that's always been the core of his faith. I grew up in New Hampshire, and knew people who worked closely with him. He's absolutely as decent and loving as he comes across here.
I respect this man more than any other person in the Clergy .... EVER !!!!!!
Thank you for this wonderful message.
First time, in a long, long time that I actually gave a thumbs up to a religiously based video.
This is a pastor that I can respect.
Thank you.
Amen, Bishop, thank you.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
It gives me a lot of hope to see religious leaders who aren't afraid to speak out against bigotry and hatred. Thank, sir.
Thank you Gene, from my heart. I am a seventeen year old lesbian who was born and raised in the Episcopal Church in the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. I have learned that I am loved and I may love who I will, and that God loves me still. It is great to hear from a bishop that the Episcopal Church loves me. My youth minister left this year to work in California- apparently, they don't allow gay priests in this dioscese. I'm glad part of the church feels otherwise.
He is a Reverend. And I bless your wife. A hundred years ago, your wife would never have made Reverend. But thanks to the progress of justice and God's love, your wife has been able to become a Reverend. Now, Bishop Robinson has made another step towards progress.
I am very proud to know that all people, regardless of who they love, can share in the love of Christ and find peace and holiness in their lives.
He did not desert his family. They are an integral part of his life. Look it up.
Thank you, Bishop, for your proclamation of Gospel love to all LGBTQ people, young and old, who suffer from external homophobia, as well as internalized homophobia!
And BTW...you rock, Bishop!
I have so much respect for you Gene Robinson, you're a paragon of your religion and I wish there were more like you.
Thank you Gene Robinson for your message from a Roman Catholic guy in California who feels betrayed by the religious institution i have been so loyal to. I know God loves me, just the way i am, and loves everyone who is LGBTQ he created.
Wow... This, to me, is what true Christianity is about. About NOT condemming. About NOT loosing hope. About all people being worthy of Gods love.
Even though I don't belong to any religion I have an enormous respect for what this man is saying and it is really nice to hear this message of hope and love.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU! FINALLY A FELLOW CHRISTIAN WITH A BRAIN
That was wonderful! Thank you!
Thanks and Amen, Bishop. God is the most important part of my life, I follow no formal religion as I believe we live the words of God, not only speak about them. God loves ALL of us beyond our imagining as you state. He alone is the only judge. Don't let ignorant people judge you to do anything harmful to yourself. Live and be a good and loving person to yourself and others for in the end God will be our only judge... God created all of us... and God does not make mistakes!
AMEN AMEN AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank u bishop for this there are alot of ppl out there who need to realize that we are all GOD's children and he created each and every1 of us to be a form of him and i must be a form of him this way!!!! I am not ashamed not 1 bit of this
God bless you, sir. The words were taken right out of my mouth, I could not have said it better if I wanted. You symbolize everything I hold true and dear to me: self-identity and identity through God in harmonious co-existence. I hope can only hope to inspire others as you have to see the light, love, and acceptance of God.
Thank God that we are finally learning to follow the basic ethos of Christianity. God means love. Any real Christians know that love should exist between all people as we are all equal in the eyes of God. Congratulations to anyone in these videos or supporting them, what a beautiful thing :)
You're my hero. Now I don't have to worry no more and he's right God loves us no matter what! I feel so much better now :)
Truth Brother. Truth. Well said
Thank you so much
This guy is great. He makes me believe that not all Christians are wrong about their hateful views on homosexuality. It never made sense to me, Christians who should be loving eachother, discriminate others. Gene Robinson is an inspiration ! It's wonderful to see that more and more people are accepting our equal human beings.
Love.
Religious people need to be more like this man. Respect
I am not a religious person and I don't believe in God. However, this is a great message to the GLBT people who are religious. Thank you for making this message bishop.
thank you bishop robinson.
Thank you for showing love, not hate.
Thanks. You're awesome.
You're amazing! Thank you for you strong words
Thank you, sir, for your courage, and your love of God. I hope to see you in Heaven, as well as the many people you have encouraged. May God's Will be done, no matter what that may mean. It is not for us to judge, it is only for us to love, and to help others to love God as well.
For those offended by some comments, please remember that Gene Robinson is right - God and Christ love you, and ask only for you to love them at first, not to change.
God Bless You!
This reminds me of Mr. Rogers. Thank you.
I am proud of you Gene Robinson! :)
Thank you Bishop. Too many people think that there is NOBODY within the church who does NOT hate them because they are of a minority sexual orientation.
Thank you!! I wish I would have had this message when I was growing up- thank you!!
Thank you, thank you so much for this.
A wonderful message... It's pretty rare that I get the opportunity to thumbs-up a video expressed from a theological viewpoint.
But, oh my, I would give this multiple positive likes if I could.
As a member of the United Church of Christ, I am proud to be from a Christian tradition that values the inherent worth of all people and urges their congregations to be fully welcoming of LGBTQ people as well as people from all walks of life. There are more of us accepting Christians than people realize in part because our voices are not loud enough and the Christian right has an oversized megaphone. God made us and loves us just as we are. You honor God by being yourself.
Good to know there are people like this in the world. :)
I love this man.
thank you so much
It’s people like Bishop Gene that brought me into the Episcopal church. 😊💕
I am straight and a christian and now finally there is another religious person who sees things the way I do. To all those who have been picked on, beat up, and put down, I love and admire you. Please don't throw away your life because other people are blind and stupid. God wants you to be you, that's why he made you and he think you are beautiful so flaunt it. It will get better, i promise.
I just read his book and he knows what he is talking about. He is a great blessing to the LGBT community and all the rest of us if we listen to what he says.
This Gives Me Hope.
Likewise. To the LAMB OF GOD BE GLORIFIED FOREVER AND EVER AMEN !!
I totally agree with you. Real men of God would never advocate sin and neither do I. God made it crystal clear that you are either on fire for him or ice cold. You cannot be lukewarm or you will be spewed out !! I am so happy that you too know the truth and are living it or at least trying your very best !
Thank you for your awesome message. You are one of my idols and I hope to meet you one day to tell you in person how proud I am of you!
You are an inspiration!! Don't listen to haters!
I need to hug this man.
This is probably the most important message for me. To know that I am accepted for who I am in my religion is extremely important, even though I am not an extremely religious person. It's good to hear this and people should know that God loves all of us and wants to see nobody hurt by people who are hiding their discrimination under a disguise of religious justice.
thank you so much!
Not gonna lie, I'm straight and I wibbled and teared up. Thank you for actually acting like a loving and compassionate holy leader
Thank you Bishop for your inspirational message. If I could have a wish granted, it would be that every LGBT person would get a chance to hear it.
@BiblePreacher455 I am an Episcopalian in the anglo-caholic tradition. I am PROUD to be in a church where we accept gays and lesbians. And I am PROUD to have Bishop Robinson as one of our church leaders.