I sent an email to the local paper, making comments on a controversy that is going on and which saddens me.  Here it is:

We often hear of religious sensitivity and we are often reminded to be sensitive to this sensitivity (sic).
Here is what Professor AC Grayling, University of London, has to say:  "People should be left to believe what they like, so long as they harm no one else.  Apart from normal expectations of politeness, it is not however clear why people should require their personal beliefs to be treated with special sensitivity by others, to the point that if others fail to tip-toe respectfully around them they will start throwing bombs."

Now, its "bombs away" on both sides of the religious divide.

As former prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru lamented:  "There is much tomfoolery in the practice of religion."

I agree.  Religion should make us better human beings, full of love and compassion.  Apparently this is a paradox.

The above letter was printed in full.  I am happy.