Letters

摘要

Sir - Your leader on religion and public life concluded that "politicians must learn to take account of religious feelings and to draw a firm line between church and state" ("The new wars of religion", November 3rd). But the problem with giving religion space in "the public square" is that religionistas will take it as confirmation that their beliefs give them a right to control a person's behaviour. Whether they are jihadist Muslims, busybody Christians, political Hindus or Buddhists, they will conclude that they can tell me what I can and cannot do. Personally, I couldn't give a damn if they believe in the Great Green Tomato so long as they leave me alone.