I want to thank the Rev Sandy Strachan for his response to my letter which appeared in the June 2019 issue in relation to Maximillian Kobe. He was an incredible selfless man to give up his life for another. I shall borrow the recommended book by Elaine Murray Stone from my local library to learn more. Thanks too, for drawing attention to the fact that many ministers make assumptions.

Marcia Blackie, Edinburgh

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