In the light of recent comments made by Archbishop Alan Harpur, there is a need for a fresh Biblical integrity within the Anglican Irish House of Bishops.

The Primate’s remarks inferred that, in certain circumstances, homosexual behaviour should be viewed as a ‘natural’ (acceptable?) pattern of human behaviour.

Such an assertion is at odds with Scripture, common sense living and historic Christian practice.

Was it correct for the Irish bishops and archbishops, individually or collectively, to attend the Lambeth conference? I think not.

Over 200 global and UK bishops, faithful to conscience and Scripture (at the June 2008 Global Anglican Future Conference) stepped aside from Lambeth 08 — but what of the Irish Church?

It seems evident that our Anglican Irish bishops are being diverted into a stance of liberal compromise, encouraged by our present Archbishop’s comment.

Lambeth 2008 gifted Episcopal USA gay activists a platform, from which have advanced hostility and deception, causing havoc among the wider Church.

When will the Irish bishops declare in favour of Scripture and of truth?

From wider sources I know that their compliance with error is a source of grief to many.

Faithful believers are wondering what of dignity and decency is left in the Church of Ireland.

It is inappropriate for our bishops to have done the ‘Lambeth Walk’.

I can only conclude that their attendance at Lambeth 2008 has left them, and the Church they represent, utterly compromised.

Non-attendance would have asserted a forthright clarion call to truth in the Anglican world.

Rev Donard M Collins

Killowen Rectory

Coleraine