Philosophy On the Ground is a series of interviews with people at the center of some of the most compelling and difficult issues of the day. In this episode, the interviewer examine how our philosophical beliefs influence our lives, how our thoughts and values drive our actions, and what happens when, philosophically speaking, the rubber meets the road. This is the second episode where Pastor Duane Clinker of the Open Table of Christ Church discusses in a very open and frank way why he supports same-sex marriage, citing specific Biblical passages do do so. Pastor Clinker is a man moved to action by his convictions, and the interviewer has decided to spend time examining those.

Reverend Duane Clinker tesitifes in support of Marriage Equality as a part of the 8+ hours of testimony in the House Judiciary Committee hearings held on February 9, 2011 at the Rhode Island State House.

Pastor Clinker spoke on a panel of numerous faith leaders as a part of the Rhode Island Religious Coalition for Marriage Equality. He and others at the OTC stands up for ALL Rhode Island families. Here he takes a stand against religious groups that use the bible as a source of hate instead of love.