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LETTERS, Page 4That Old Guard Religion
As an ordained minister for 35 years in a mainline
denomination, I am concerned about the decline in membership of
this historic spiritual base of our nation (RELIGION, May 22). Your
analysis was helpful, but what if the illness is with society
itself? What if other churches are growing not because of their
apparent spirituality but because they pander to the fears, greed
and prejudice of those who want to avoid the sense of social
responsibility for which the mainline denominations have been
known?
William A. McCartney
Delaware, Ohio
Evangelicalism has, from my experience, provided a place to
think, talk and struggle with life's meaningful questions. How can
anyone be content with rear-guard religion, when one can experience
a faith that provides power to live a different quality of life in
this desperate world?
Paul Pate
San Diego