IN several letters recently Rev Dr Robert Anderson seems to want to vent a great deal of real anger and anathema towards the First Minister and the Scottish Government in general. It makes me wonder which Bible he is reading such is the strength of what may be described as his vitriolic prose and sentiments. (For example. Letters June 30). From a gentleman who is clearly very knowledgeable about the Bible the nature of the prose and sentiments seem very surprising and concerning. For example such apparent anger is totally negated by John 8 verses 1 to 11 where mercy, grace and forgiveness are seen in abundance.

For example such apparent anger is totally negated by John 8 verses 1 to 11 where mercy, grace and forgiveness are seen in abundance. There may be reasons for Dr Anderson wishing to "cast the first stone", but the Christian ethic teaches the exact opposite of this and we should all try to state our opinion with humility and kindness.
Linda C Park, Stirling.


In answer to Linda Clark (Letters 3 July) may I say that I am not at all filled with anger. I offered Tom Hunter my opinion exercising free speech offered in The Herald Letters page. Christians in Scotland owe Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP nothing. Neither have any respect for us. Jesus was no mealy mouthed preacher. Someone has to say something different from our Chinese style state religion – the Church of Scotland.