"The abyss is still close at hand, and any mistake, any lack of perspective, any stinginess can push

"The abyss is still close at hand, and any mistake, any lack of perspective, any stinginess can push us over that abyss."
Carlos Mesa
Bolivia's newest president, whose country has been the scene of turmoil fed by the dividebetween rich and poor.
"It's not all going to go back to being nice and pretty again. It's going to be messy for a while. This is not our church to win or lose. It's God's church. I've been here an hour and look! The roof's still on. "
The Rev. V. Gene Robinson
The Episcopal Church's first openly gay bishop-elect, telling parishioners that ongoing changes in the church will continue evenif he resigns.