As you may already know, Bishop Gene Robinson, who is openly gay, delivered an eloquent prayer at yesterdays Inauguration Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial. However, it was broadcast by no one so those at home did not get to see it. This is especially of import to LGBT citizens due to Rick Warren’s role in tomorrow’s ceremony as Robinson would provide contrast to Warren’s view of homosexuality. In what seems like an immense screwup on the part of the Presidental Inauguration Committee, the Obama campaign appears to be making an effort to make things right.
The Episcopal Cafe is reporting that before tomorrow’s inauguration, Bishop Robinson’s speech will be aired on the Mall to the crowd as part of the official Inaugural event. Also, his prayer will also be included in ALL future re-broadcasts of the event on HBO.
Also, he will be sitting with the Obamas tomorrow during the Inaugural Parade.
Here at the Cafe, we’ve been told that Bishop Robinson will also be attending the service at St. John’s Episcopal Church, Lafayette Square tomorrow morning, and will be sitting with the President and his family at the parade. If all goes to plan, he will be on the Daily Show TOMORROW night (not tonight, s we had reported).
Here is Bishop Robinson’s interview with Andrew Mitchell on MSNBC today.




