Dear Mr Davies,
I read with interest your Faith Column. This appears a lively forum for differing, thoughtful contributions from a variety of perspectives and in light of the growing significance of faith in public life, it is a welcome addition to the New Statsman.
I do however note that , although you seem to have a cornucopia of opinions and discourses ranging from scientific scepticism, secular morality, non-religious spirituality, 'old school atheism', radical progressive Judaism, animinism, Hare Krishna, Quakerism and Islam - there is regrettably, only one Christian contribution.
Though I find Mike West's comments thoughtful, persuasive and challenging ,may I humbly suggest that he only represents one very small constituency within the UK Christian community or indeed Liberal Anglicanism. He seems at one point to juxtapose his own liberalism with 'aggressive, fundamentalist creeds', which may be true in some instances but is not really a fair description of those people who are theologically literate and content with pursuing an orthodox path within the Christian faith (i.e. the vast majority of believers in the world) .
Can I suggest you improve this excellent initiative by including a commentator or activist whose theology reflects an evangelical/orthodox perspective? I know of a number of christians, who are committed to left politics and a dynamic faith whose voice is often precluded from these debates, perhaps inadvertently because only one christian opinion is sought. This needn't be so, be a bit more progressive and inclusive and find a writer such as Joel Edwards, Steve Chalke, Tobias Jones etc. I'm sure that such faith perspectives would add a thoughtful and important element to discussions.
Uncle Arthur.
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