Gene Robinson - It seems to me, then, that vulnerability and and self-disclosure are at the

It seems to me, then, that vulnerability and and self-disclosure are at the heart of what we understand about the nature of God. And the reason I believe gay and lesbian people are spiritual people is that we too have participated in vulnerability and self-disclosure, especially in the process of coming-out. When someone shares with you who they really, really are, it is a special offering. To do so when it risks rejection is a profound, holy gift.

- Gene Robinson

source: Gene Robinson (2012). “God Believes in Love: Straight Talk About Gay Marriage”, p.109, Vintage

topic: Spiritual, Believe, Heart, Self Disclosure