Obama Asks First Openly Gay Episcopal Bishop To Lead Prayer At Easter Breakfast

[DonViejo]

Source: TPM

TOM KLUDT – APRIL 14, 2014, 11:25 AM EDT

At the close of the White House's Easter Prayer Breakfast on Monday, President Barack Obama unexpectedly turned the floor over to Gene Robinson, the first openly gay Episcopal bishop.

Robinson tweeted about the impromptu prayer.

Bishop Gene Robinson @BishopGRobinson
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POTUS "preaches" at the Easter prayer breakfast. Then, out of the blue, asks ME to close with prayer. OMG! #privilege

10:58 AM - 14 Apr 2014

Robinson retired as bishop of the Diocese of New Hampshire in early 2013. He is now a senior fellow at the liberal think tank the Center for American Progress.

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[gopiscrap]

1. Of course all of the fucking

fundy heads will explode over this!

[Bluenorthwest]

2. Robinson is a great guy and this pleases me

A symbol of the change that has happened over the last few years, subtle and yet decisive.

[sheshe2]

3. Kick and Hell yes Recommend! nt

[blkmusclmachine]

4. Did Obama invite the Christian Dominionists again? They're there every Easter.

[riqster]

5. That's what I'm talking about!

for the President!

[Marshall III]

6. Bravo!!!!

[hueymahl]

7. Nice!

Good job Mr. Pres!

[leftyohiolib]

8. im surprised that there are no complaints of prayers being held at the white house

[Cha]

9. Cool Tweet! Thanks DV