Andy Bull's experience of a second begging letter from his diocese (Letters, 10 October), just a year after pledging a monthly direct debit, also raises some serious questions about the morality of this current method of raising extra diocesan funds. By the use of “religious” language, people may feel pressured into signing up to promises which they have grave reservations about being able to keep. Many also have private commitments and relationships with charities which they may fe
15 October 2015, The Tablet
Begging letter
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