Was U.S. Bishop Curry’s 14-minute address appropriate for a royal wedding?

I DON’T agree with the criticism of the American Bishop Michael Curry’s address at the royal wedding. When there is a greater awareness of the love of God, and love of our neighbour and our enemy, society is transformed for the better. In 14 minutes, only a tiny fraction of what the Bible says about love could be expressed. I would hope people might look more deeply and put the bishop’s words into practice. JOHN BELLIS, Burton-on-Trent, Staffs.

LISTENING to the american preacher, I found myself thanking god for bestowing upon the British the art of understatement.

J. CAMERON, London NW2.

WHY wasn’t Bishop Curry sounded out before being let loose at Harry and Meghan’s wedding? A total embarrassment, it’s no wonder half the guests were stifling sniggers. He ruined an otherwise beautiful service. GEORGE WHEELER, Wimborne, Dorset.

THAT many should express surprise at the bishop’s

sermon is a reflection of the ignorance of all too many in our country. Confident proclamation of the love of God is heard in growing churches across the nation. People find truth and reality in the power of love to change and transform lives that have been broken all too often as a result of materialism or escapes from reality such as alcohol, drugs or gambling.

J. LONGSTAFF, Buxted, E. Sussex.

BISHOP Curry enjoyed his moment in the spotlight. Why did he think it was necessary to preach at us as though we had not understood the message? I don’t object to the Americanisation of parts of the service, but ‘when in Rome, do as the Romans do’. RICHARD SIROT, Deal, Kent.

A BRILLIANT idea to invite Bishop Curry to the Royal Wedding. During his sermon I was able to cook a threecourse meal and not miss any of the rest of the proceedings. ALAN ASHTON, St Austell, Cornwall.

THE very foundations of the Anglican Church were rocked as Bishop Curry told us how it is. Royalty looked perplexed and then riveted. I hope everyone there and those watching on TV will remember those words from the heart — it would be a better world if they did. DIANNE CORE, York.

BY MOANING about Bishop Curry’s ‘shouty’ wedding speech, Quentin Letts has shown himself to be a right snob (Mail). His unusual speech got smiles and even laughs from the guests and royal couple. Church attendance has dropped dramatically because services are not inspiring. For many it’s a dull ritual or a weekly obligation. In contrast, what passion Bishop Curry showed and how relevant his words were. No wonder the U.S. has a much higher percentage of churchgoers than the UK.

EMILIE LAMPLOUGH, Trowbridge, Wilts.

IT WAS unfortunate that the great impact contained in Bishop Curry’s address was smothered in the quantity of words. KENNETH ALAN PORTER, Amersham, Bucks.