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Gene Robinson

I think people often come to the synagogue, mosque, the church looking for God, and what we give them is religion.

Religion

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Gene Robinson is saying that many people visit places of worship hoping to experience a direct connection with God, but instead they encounter organized religious rules and traditions. He suggests there is a difference between seeking a personal spiritual experience and receiving structured religious practices.

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