MAVERICK STUMPED IN INTERFAITH UNDERSTANDING.

London has a maverick mayor by the name of Boris Johnson, who, according to this week's U.K Jewish Chronicle, suggested that  non-Muslims have a go at fasting during Ramadan, to understand other faiths better.

It was on the cards therefore, that someone should ask Boris if the same invitation should be made, for the same inter-faith understanding,  to fast for Yom Kippur.  A timely response, it seems, was difficult to obtain.  Eventually, Boris' spokesperson , a recent ex-BBC political reporter by the name of Gito Harri, (he of lovely Welsh dulcet tones) came back with an answer.  It was easier to suggest a fast during Ramadan as there are more days to choose from!  A comment was sought from the previous Mayor of London, (described as Boris' nemesis) who said, and here I paraphrase " I am an atheist. However, you don't have to be circumcised and not eat pork to respect people's beliefs".