Are committed Christians fit to lead political parties?

WHAT a sad indictment of modern society that a devoted Christian should not be considered suitable to lead the SNP. Kate Forbes is a rarity: she is not prepared to compromise her faith and beliefs on the altar of success.

After 2,000 years of Christianity, biblical beliefs and standards have been consigned to the dustbin of liberality.

Should Kate fail in her attempt to lead the SNP, which seems likely, can I suggest she applies for the role of Archbishop of Canterbury? We need a Bible-believing Christian to ensure the future of the Church of England.

MS FORBES has stated her views and intentions clearly. But more importantly, she should consider that she needs to represent the views and wishes of voters.

SHIRLEY BISHOP, Oxford. TOO many politicians are only too willing to abandon their principles if it means getting more votes. Kate Forbes is unusually principled. nICK WOOTTOn, Wallasey, Wirral. KATE FORBES has taken a courageous stand and is a voice for the silent majority.

In our woke society, freedom of speech has been eroded.

The media is giving Ms Forbes a hard time and some of her colleagues in the SNP have disassociated themselves. That is the burden she has to bear.

HAYDn DAnIEL, Chandler’s Ford, Hants. SOME have labelled Kate Forbes a bigot because of her views. The definition of a bigot is a person who is intolerant of any differing creed, belief or opinion. So who is the bigot: Ms Forbes or her critics? PAT BRAnDOn, Budleigh Salterton, Devon. WHAT have we become if the majority of us believe a Christian can’t be a senior politician? When the Prime Minister is a Hindu and several senior politicians are Muslims, objecting to a Christian is downright intolerant. ROGER LAnCASTER, Bristol.