Things Richard Tice could learn from the Bible | Letters

Some lessons on Christianity and providing shelter to those in need from Rev Richard Stainer. Plus an idea from Sal Mansfield on repurposing church buildings to house asylum seekers

I am pleased that Richard Tice enjoys the church and believes in God (Richard Tice hits back at C of E criticism of Reform immigration policy, 31 August) but I would advise him to read his Bible a little more carefully. If he did so he would discover that those of faith are continually reminded to “show hospitality to strangers” (Hebrews 13:2) and “to provide the poor wanderer with shelter” (Isaiah 58:7). There are at least 30 verses in the Bible that encourage us to look after those seeking refuge.

The problem Mr Tice faces is that the Bible is a very political book. It being so, he cannot be surprised that our archbishop is commenting on his party’s plans to deport asylum seekers who arrive in small boats. As Christians, we are called to love each other and to offer help to those who are suffering.