How refreshing to read the Very Rev. Edward Little's article, "More Important Than Sex: Some Thoughts on the Lambeth Scripture Resolution" [TLC, Jan. 17]. After so much overemphasis on Lambeth's sexuality resolution by the press, reinforced by several recent diocesan conventions that seemed to think it de rigueur to separate themselves publicly from the overwhelming consensus of the Anglican Communion, Fr. Little did an excellent job of refocusing the Episcopal Church on the more foundational issue of scripture and the ecclesiological context within which it is to be read.

The contrast between the tone of Fr. Little's article and the statements of Bishop Borsch is telling, especially Bishop Borsch's arrogant statement that the 526 bishops who supported the sexuality resolution were simply not well informed, not guided by the Holy Spirit, and lacking in pastoral experience. The resolution on the Bible, which was virtually ignored by press reports on Lambeth, makes it clear that in dealing with sexuality issues as well as with other issues, the church must be grounded first in "what we have received," not what we have invented.

Allan M. Parrent

Sewanee, Tenn.