Robinson was told he would not be allowed to participate in discussions at the Lambeth conference in England last summer, but he attended anyway, to try to make sure the issue of gay rights was not forgotten. He said he was banned from the buildings and church where the meeting was held.

"The level of exclusion took my breath away," the bishop said. But, he said, he was sustained by his belief that God has a plan that includes justice for everyone."

The Church is certainly afraid of him isn't it?

Some are; but most applaud his message I think