"I think all of the grim predictions about some sort of schism are probably overstated, … We certainly lost a few people when we ordained women, but there were great predictions that there would be a real worldwide split in the church, and indeed that’s not come to pass." – Gene Robinson

“I think all of the grim predictions about some sort of schism are probably overstated, … We certainly lost a few people when we ordained women, but there were great predictions that there would be a real worldwide split in the church, and indeed that’s not come to pass.” – Gene Robinson