I AM writing regarding your article in last week's Cambs Times headed 'Pastor condemns gay marriage - despite hate mail'. Although I am not a member of Pastor Jonathan Wood's flock, I am totally in support of the stand he has made. For too long leaders of

I AM writing regarding your article in last week's Cambs Times headed 'Pastor condemns gay marriage - despite hate mail'.Although I am not a member of Pastor Jonathan Wood's flock, I am totally in support of the stand he has made.For too long leaders of churches have kept silent or have compromised the truth, thinking that will win people to them.Pastor Jonathan preaches the truth, and practices what he preaches.He visits the sick in hospital and in their homes and he visits those in prison.He shows the love of God to all without compromising the truth.As our Lord Jesus has said: "God blesses you when you are mocked and persecuted and lied about because you are my followers. Be happy about it. Be very glad. For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted, too.I believe Pastor Jonathan Wood is much blessed, and deservedly so.JOHN FRANCISMarch Evangelical ChurchCoronation AvenueWhittlesey