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Gene Robinson

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Religious Figure

The Resume

    (May 29, 1947- )
    Born in Lexington, Kentucky
    Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of New Hampshire
    First openly gay and noncelibate bishop in the Episcopal Church
    Appeared in the documentary ‘For the Bible Tells Me So’

Why he might be annoying:

    His ordination created a firestorm within his own church as well as leaders of other churches.
    He created a huge division within his church.
    Before acknowledging he was gay he was married to a woman and had two daughters.
    He had connections to a website that had links to pornographic sites.
    There were allegations that he inappropriately touched an adult male parishioner.
    He was an alcoholic.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is not afraid to stand up for what he believes in.
    He remains friends with his ex wife.
    The man who claimed to be inappropriately touched did not bring formal charges since it was in a public setting and he did not regard it as harassment.
    His ordination ceremony was invaded by many hecklers and protesters including the Westboro Baptist Church.
    He has received a number of death threats.

Credit: Jack Magic


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 39 Votes: 28.21% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 30 Votes: 30.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 114 Votes: 59.65% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 214 Votes: 78.50% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 303 Votes: 76.24% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 175 Votes: 68.57% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 70 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 121 Votes: 71.90% Annoying