The July 11 issue contains two fine examples of the kind of hubris which has brought about what has been called the "tyranny of the majority" in the Episcopal Church.

Priscilla Bates-Makarias, in her letter to the editor, states that "conservatives are pushing the boundaries of schism" and most tellingly, "liberals are not leaving the church." Well, of course not. Why would they, when they have had just about everything their way since 1976?

Then, in the article regarding the meeting of the Executive Council in the Diocese of Fond du Lac, is the remarkable quote concerning the Presiding Bishop. Following the Eucharistic Festival, an annual event in that diocese, "Bishop Griswold quipped that he would lead conversations on the eucharistic theology of Thomas Aquinas ..." No doubt this was an attempt at humor, but it implies that the Diocese of Fond du Lac has not made much progress since the 13th century.

If the Presiding Bishop is serious about Episcopalians listening to each other with respect, this is hardly a good start.

(The Rev.) Levin Lake

Hayward, Wis.