The views of all must be taken on board
The platform piece (June 3) by the Rev Dr Robin Greer, of Tandragee Presbyterian Church, is most timely.
Over recent months myself and colleagues, David Simpson MP and Mervyn Storey MLA, have been pressing government on the need to ensure that interpretation at the new Causeway interpretive centre is inclusive of the views expressed by Rev Dr Greer and elaborated upon in the article by Dr Tas Walker.
This is a matter of equality and tourism opportunity. In equality terms it is incumbent upon government not to discriminate against this equally scientific viewpoint and those who believe it.
In terms of tourism, it is interesting to note that 44 per cent of the people of the United Kingdom (as identified in a BBC opinion poll) accept a "young earth" interpretation of the origins of the world.
In America the numbers are even greater. This is an opportunity to welcome that group to the Causeway without offending their views.
George Dawson,
DUP MLA East Antrim
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