Sue Oakley’s letter (31 October) was welcome. I am not barred from receiving Holy Communion, but I’ve often wondered whether I should desist until everyone of good will who wants to receive, is embraced at the table. I know I’m not spiritually or morally superior to people who have dealt with difficult marriage situations, so why should I be able to receive, and not them? Carmel DennisonNewcastle-under-Lyme, StaffordshireMary Forster (Letters, 7 November), disagreeing with Sue Oakley, raises an interesting point concerning the acceptance of authority by soldiers and others. The submission to authority by those in an organisation such as the army, a political party or a rugby team is to ensure the efficient achievement of its objectives. To this end, individual opinions a