Deity direction

Dear Editor:

RE: ‘Empty prayers,’ July 25.

It seems Conner Maitlandis misguided regarding what it means to be intolerant, arrogant, and uncompassionate.

I would argue that his suggestion of shutting out my view from societal debate only exemplifies why his position is dangerous, exclusionary and dehumanizing, not mine.

However, I will admit, that I can be guilty of these things; we all can! That’s why there is no one-size-fits-all solution here.

This does not negate the fact that we should still be able to disagree without being called a bigot and excluded from such debates in this country.

Since there is no room for agreeing to disagree with the likes of Mr. Maitland, I will try to “strive to work towards a more inclusive and understanding society,” as he puts it, but probably not the way he intends it.

Rather, I will look to Christ for my direction as this country once did.

Doug Vanderveen,
Belwood