Before last week I was a serious racist-I have now changed-if it means the difference between getting on with evereyone whatever their race or religion-or this world becoming a nuclear desert-I know what I would choose for my children-let us all wish for peace on earth-it's the only one we've got!!!!

I'm an atheist but I am horrified to see the abuse suffered by the Islamic community in the west recently. As you know it is representative of only a small minority, try and rise above it, it must be hard.

My view and that of several friends is that the two guys in london who spoke out in defence of the people who comitted this terrible deed and the deed itself in the press within days of it happening have done more to damage christian muslim relations in the uk than anything else ever.The right wing extremists will feed off of this for years.(unfortunately).

Hi - my name is Garth I am a Christian - it would sadden me very much if attempts were made nationally against the Muslim community in Britain regardless of their original nationality.

I have lived for many years in South East Asia and have known many people and have had friends too from different religions, Muslim, Bhuddist, Teoist and others. Unfortuantely any attacks on Muslims in this country will be done through ignorance and the lack of understanding I sincerely hope that it does not happen.

The attack on the Worlds Trade Centre was an attack on the free world not on the Americans alone, I too am afraid of the consequences but terrorism must be beaten and exterminated, as for me that includes all terrorists from any country including the British Isles and I strongly agree that any rogue and/or country that in any way helps them by harbouring them in any way shape or form should be attacked economically, militarly, and with covert opperations.

I want for all of mankind regardless of religion a world that our children can live in peace and harmony. We are all guilty of the creation of these terrorists. This is not a legacy for us you and me to leave for our children it is our duty to life and to them to try and help to create a better and peacefull world.

I am a Christian but if you need help in any way contact me.

>Firstly, I don't hate foreigners, I just hate bad attitudes. Oldham (and towns like it) are unfortunately in for perpetual unrest. Many Asians do not want to mix. Sadly, most Asians don't even see themselves as English ! (remember England v Pakistan [cricket]? - what a god-awful sight !). Blacks mix quite well, why can’t you lot ? Have you got delusions of grandeur ? . "Multi-racial" societies may be viable but "Multi-cultural" ones are an impossible liberal- experiment too far. By definition, different cultures have cultural differences. These differences tend to smother any attempt at bridge-building. Universally, friendships are built upon commonality and shared interests

. Why should English schools teach of Islam for example ? The "When in Rome" attitude should prevail and Asians should be given no choice other than to mix with English in Christian-only schools. This may hurt present generations, but is ultimately the only solution. Why is England having its culture and national identity stifled ? Why is England the only country in the world that deems the display of its flag a rascist's act ?

If you come as an immigrant to England and take English (state) benefits etc, what else can you expect, other than to be required to live as an Englishman ? In the 'Gulf war', Allied troops were “disarmed” of the word of Jesus (their holy Bibles) when entering Saudi on the way to liberating Kuwait. The Saudis had no problem asserting themselves, their culture is no doubt safe ! Selective behaviour i.e. "Englishness-as-and-when-it-suits-us" galls many millions of intelligent, correct-thinking English people. I would not expect to go to Pakistan and demand a Church and state benefits; we're just too soft and accommodating.

In a multi-cultural hotch-potch, what hope is there for sound friendships to be built ? The points raised above should be addressed publically. Other 'oh-so-pc' efforts will probably fall on stony ground. It's a shame, but I think that I am certain to be proved correct. The OldhamIR is a very well-meaning but ultimately, fatally flawed initiative.