I have just read the sincere -but vapid- letter ( " It's called freedom " -Sept. 12 ) defending the right of the REVEREND
Ahlburn -an excellent and interesting columnist and a good man - to have his views published in your " Religion " section. But I still insist that Mark McKaig was not really demanding censorship. ( the title " Censor Mr. Ahlburn " was the editor's ).
There is a difference between Religion and Philosophy. A difference between FAITH -the common ground of ALL true religions - and philosophy - the love of wisdom, of free inquiry.
It is hypocritical of Ahlburn to call himself REVEREND ? This is fraud against the public. There is a large sophisticated, well-educated class in the United States that is just too socially timid to declare itself " atheist " or even " agnostic ". They fear association with disrespectable political causes - ( Bolshevism ! Anarchy ! ) .
They want the FORM of religion while discarding the SUBSTANCE - a sincere belief in a personal God . Business in America demands at least the appearance of conformity.
Unitarianism is the ideal religion for skeptical East Side chiropractors.
Perhaps yoy can re-title your Religion page : " Life Perspectives ". Or run Ahlburn on your Op-Ed page. Should a socialist have a column on your Business page ? Would you place a horoscope in the Science Section ?
Again I am a FAN of the Reverend Ahlburn and will continue to enjoy his columns.
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