From Rev
I am surprised to find letters in New Scientist every other week presenting contrasting views concerning religious belief and atheism (5 April, p 33). I read your magazine to keep abreast of scientific developments, and although I would love to wade in with my own opinions, I don’t believe they would add anything to the science I enjoy in your magazine.
It is possible to spend a fruitless eternity criticising badly practised religion and badly practised atheism. Properly presented opinion pieces can have their place, but my love of science rests on its objectivity, and I would hate to see a respected science publication habitually make space for issues that don’t truly concern scientific enquiry and endeavour.
Sandown, Isle of Wight, UK
. Dr. Nigel Porter
