When he rose to speak in the House of Deputies, Cook said he wanted to put TEC on the same page as the Church of England, who in February's 2009 General Synod asked their House of Bishops to report back on "their understanding of the uniqueness of Christ in Britain's multi-faith society, and offer examples and commendations of good practice in sharing the gospel of salvation through Christ alone with people of other faiths and of none."

A question I had hoped to ask TEC's fearless leader, but was not able to, is this: Is TEC prepared for the consequences of passing a rite for same-sex marriage that could be seen as the final straw for global south Anglican leaders, as it makes a mockery of the Windsor Report and may deep six any hope of a Covenant being ratified? I shall ask it on another occasion to a couple of liberal bishops who will undoubtedly find the question offensive.

"God has no favorites. Yet again, we gather at convention to debate and resolve who should and shouldn't, who can and can't receive God's blessing."

Harris described Resolution B033 as not just a "grudging response" to the Windsor Report, but the ticket for active members of the House of Bishops - Robinson excluded - to attend the 2008 Lambeth Conference, and to make some false peace with others in the communion.

The pansexual steamroller is underway.

"Marriage equality is a reality coming soon to a state near you," Bishop Robinson told an appreciative audience here yesterday.