THE Islamic world has produced murderous fanatics and oppressive regimes.

So has the Christian world. As a Christian I would not wish to be judged by the actions of the IRA or the recent government of Serbia.

Muslims believe that one day Islam will be accepted worldwide.

Christians look forward to the time when "every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord". Both faiths teach that obedience and loyalty to God comes before loyalty to a country.

I do not feel the Rev D Griffin's comments help to increase the understanding that we desperately need to build a world where Americans and Afghanis can live in peace.

HILARY JOHNSON,

Malvern.