The only thing that Phil Robertson is/was guilty of is that he stated Truth.  Truth in its purest form is awesome and wonderful.  It needs only to be spoken or declared.  No introduction or apology is necessary for Truth, it stands on its own.  Whether we are talking about Jesus, or the abstract noun, Truth is the most powerful word or noun or Savior in all of the dimensions inside and outside of the Universe.  However, Truth is offensive to the vast majority of mankind, and there are only a few who want to know and understand it.