Why is Pastor Rick Warren supporting a Gay Minister at the inauguration?

Pastor Rick Warren has recently stated that he is glad that President elect Barack Obama is allowing a gay minister to say a prayer during his inauguration. But why would a man of God be so willing to state something like this when the lifestyle represented here by the gay minister contradicts the Bible?

Now I do believe that God calls each one of us to love those who are outside of his kingdom and I tend to believe the reason Rick Warren is saying what he has stated here is to keep the doors open for him to either try and minister to Barack Obama and the Eugene Robinson, the gay minister in question. For I have learned over the years that one can not force one's beliefs unto others. It is like going fishing and instead of baiting the hook and gently luring the fish in, you go about splashing the water all around and then wonder why you can't catch a fish. Obviously I don't know the real reason why Rick Warren has allowed this to occur, but I am hopeful that he is looking at the bigger picture as a way for the message of the gospel of Christ to be preached, not only to Barack Obama and Eugene Robinson, but to many like them who are in need of the Savior of mankind, Jesus Christ.

So member of the body of Christ, continue to stand for what you believe in. Continue to speak out on the moral issues of the day, but remember how you go about presenting yourself and the message you are bringing, because you may not know who is watching, and where it may lead.