We must never forget the point of the Easter message

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The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby during the Easter Sung Eucharist (PA Wire)

One of the reasons why I choose to read The Independent online is because I have always valued the balanced and genuinely independent tone of your daily editorials. I was therefore saddened and disappointed at the tone and substance of today’s edition.

I don’t disagree with the title, “You don’t have to be religious to understand the value of peace”. I would also add that “you don’t have to be religious to be committed to issues of justice and compassion” highlighted in your campaign to stop the deportation of an Afghan war veteran.

But when I ask myself why I am committed to the causes of peace and justice, my ultimate answer is the true message of Easter. The victory of light over darkness, of love over hatred and evil, of life overcoming death. Boring? No! Life-changing and powerful? Yes! I will continue to proclaim this powerful and life-changing message and to pray (as Jesus taught me) “Your kingdom come...”.