Speaking for the Human Rights Campaign, Harry Knox, director of the HRC Religion and Faith Program offered the following reaction to the Episcopal Church's decision:

"This decision is a profound disappointment to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people everywhere," said Harry Knox, director of the HRC Religion and Faith Program. "The bishops are in danger of succumbing to the temptation to bow before an idol called church unity when God demands justice."

"We stand solidly behind the efforts of Integrity to overturn the moratorium at General Convention 2009 and pledge ourselves to redouble our supportive efforts. We will not go away we will not be silent. Our faith and our lives depend on it."

HRC's Religion and Faith Program gives voice to the fair-minded faithful opens hearts and minds to new ways of viewing gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and effectively works to reclaim the faith-based debate from the intolerant and radical right.

The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.