We welcome reader letters of 250 words or fewer so long as they are local, meet our standards of taste, wont get us sued and only address theology in the context of public policy debates. You must include your last name and either your first name or first and middle initials. The letter also must include an address and daytime phone number, which we use to verify authorship but keep confidential. E-mailed letters are preferred. If faxed or mailed, letters should be typed. Priority will usually be given to shorter letters and to timely letters.

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