I AM writing to say thank you to Warrington Islamic Association for having an open day at their mosque.

We need more days like this. It’s a really good thing.

I’m writing as a Christian and I think the open day was fantastic.

The day will have helped to break down barriers between the different religions in the town.

If you wanted to know the difference between Sunni and Shia traditions then you should have gone to this open day.

Muslims must be so fed up of extremists hijacking their faith.

Islam is not Isis.

With Isis there is no mercy and no compassion.

Islam is compatible with British values. Real Islam teaches peace and tolerance.

I have no problem with Muslim women wearing the veil. I think it’s beautiful.

People who get upset over Muslim women wearing headscarves need to get a grip.

It’s simply a way of Muslim women asserting their identity.

A headscarf certainly doesn’t stop you from being an active member of British society.

Religion is not the problem.

Fundamentalism is.

We must remember that the violence in the Bible and Quran is symbolic violence.

For example when the Bible speaks about wiping out the enemy, it’s really referring to wiping out your own sins.

It’s time for Christianity and Islam to unite to be a force for good.

GARRY HAMMOND Latchford