IT is not the marriage service that wants changing (LET, July 9), it is the attitude of some people.

Just because a number of people live together out of wedlock, doesn't make it right. Nor does having children out of wedlock.

It is still living in sin. The church itself is a lot to blame.

Why don't the ones in control get off their backsides, stop being cowards and preach the word of God as it should be preached and not agree with the modern trend of things.

Right is right and wrong is wrong - no matter how 'modern' we are.

GLADYS ROBINSON, Edge End, Great Harwood.

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