I agree, to a certain extent, with Daphne’s article “‘We are very tol(l) erant, but…’” (TMIS, 10 May). I am a Christian and practise my religion, but I also believe in other religions. Gandhi said, “there is no difference being a Catholic, Muslim, Hindu or Buddhist or any other form of religion”. He said that all humans are a gift of God and are all the same.

I do not agree that Catholic followers should practise their religion in a place that is a nuisance to others. I guess we have enough Catholic churches where one can sing and praise the Lord.

On the other hand, I do not agree that the authorities give permission for prayers in a public place. If they want to pray, they should have the right to ask for a permit to build another mosque.

One has to consider, as a democratic country, that we have a very good percentage of Indians living and working in Malta as well as a good percentage of Asians living, studying and working here. Do they all have the right to go to Ghar id-Dud and pray in a public place?

I quote the Prime Minister of Australia – “Everybody is welcome to come and live in our country, however, they have to abide by the rules and culture of our country; if you do not like it, please do not come.”

Henry Schembri

MSIDA