Paisley’s reaction to Blair’s conversion

Sir, – Your newspaper reports Rev Ian Paisley's reaction to news of Tony Blair's imminent conversion to Catholicism was to call him a "fool" (Front Page, January 20th).

Presumably Rev Paisley has read the Bible. In light of his admonishing of the former British prime minister, he might reflect on the Gospel of Matthew 5:22, “But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca’, is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell.” – Yours, etc,

ROBERT MANSON,

Windgates House,

Celbridge,

Co Kildare.