From Mr J. Longstaff
Sir, - If the BBC needs a radical
overhaul, how much more does the whole of UK society, whether it be
government, the corporate sector or the world of celebrities. The
behaviour of too many people with power or influence has
highlighted the all-too-common misuse of privileged positions or
wealth.
I pray that the widespread welcome
given to the new Archbishop of Canterbury will confirm his
authority to lead a moral-re-armament crusade to encourage an
overhaul of the hearts of many in leadership in society, not just
the Anglican Church.
J. LONGSTAFF
4A The Green, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 0NF
From Mr N. L. Denton
Sir, - Like many faithful Anglicans, I
welcome the appointment of the Rt Revd Justin Welby as the next
Archbishop of Canterbury. In all that I have read over the past few
months, however, little reference seems to have been made to the
most important attribute required of the next Archbishop of
Canterbury or, indeed, any Christian bishop, priest, or minister:
namely, the willingness to proclaim with St Peter that "There is
salvation in no one else, for there is no other name [Jesus Christ]
under heaven given among men by which we must be saved" (Acts
4.12).
Unless and until church leaders
reiterate this simple message, the Church will inevitably continue
to decline in both influence and numbers.
N. L. DENTON
18 Southway, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 6QW
From Canon John Goodchild
Sir, - Once we have a new Archbishop,
can we have a moratorium on debating people's genitals? Instead, we
could discuss why we need an order of priests when the New
Testament Church didn't have one, and how we can encourage human
relationships that are loving, faithful, and stable.
JOHN GOODCHILD
39 St Michael's Road, Aigburth, Liverpool L17 7AN