Episcopalians Delay Vote on Gay Bishop

World | August 5, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

A vote by Episcopal leaders on whether to confirm the church's first openly gay elected bishop was derailed in the 11th hour as allegations questioning both his name and reputation surfaced. Just as bishops convened Monday to consider approving the Rev. V. Gene Robinson, allegations that he inappropriately touched a man were lobbed at the candidate and he came under scrutiny for his connection to a Web site that can indirectly link users to pornography. Presiding Bishop Griswold said Robinson, with current New Hampshire Bishop Douglas Theuner and representatives of his diocese, decided together "that a thorough investigation be undertaken before we proceed." The decision threw the national church meeting into turmoil, after several days of intense debate over whether Robinson's election would strengthen or shatter the church.

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