From Ron Gibson
I could not agree more with Lawrence Krauss on the dismaying extent of religiosity shown by Republican candidates for US president (28 July, p 21). Unfortunately, the candidates are a reflection of the electorate.
After decades of doing a terrible job in science education we have produced a vast majority of voters who are increasingly ignorant of the world of science, and hence increasingly reliant on supernatural or religious guidance in decision-making.
If a politician, running for any office in our country, were to admit to being a nonbeliever, they would be assured of a resounding defeat – no matter how well qualified they might be.
Irvine, California, US
