With the ever-increasing number of dioceses giving at least tacit approval to same-sex unions and the ordination of non-celibate homosexual persons, it would appear time for the practicing adulterers to rise up in arms.

The present situation stems in large measure from that trendy emphasis on political correctness. Today it matters not whether a given issue is theologically or even morally correct --- only that it be politically correct. Prior to any General Convention (and many diocesan conventions) it's a foregone conclusion how the vote on any social issue is going to go. Whatever the politically correct position happens to be, there's the Episcopal Church ready to hop on the bandwagon.

In this climate of political correctness the cardinal sin rests in any form of discrimination, and the adulterers are clearly being discriminated against. Possibly my logic is faulty, but if practicing homosexuality is OK and no bar to ordination, why isn't practicing adultery equally so?

At this point I can almost hear a mighty chorus saying, "Ah, but it's a matter of commitment!" To this I can only say that in many cases the adulterer is committed, often deeply so, to a third party. Which is exactly why many marriages break up.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if, for a brief period, we could get away from all the rancor, bitterness and debate on matters sexual and simply get back to some good, old-fashioned morality?

(The Rev.) John S. Armfield

Wilmington, N.C.