GLEN Simpson has maybe misjudged what Mr Quarrie was trying to say (Letters, September 30). He was just trying to point out how dangerous religion can be in some circumstances. I don't think he was criticising religion as controversially as you say.

I agree that there have been many decent religious people in the world, but it would be wrong to assume that the only good people are the religious ones. If people were a little more liberal and understanding, then there would be fewer conflicts around the world.

Religion is such a sensitive subject and there is always going to be conflict. It seems that when people question religion or criticise it, there is always going to be a backlash.

Let's listen to what people have to say and use it to our advantage, rather than just assuming that there is only one side to an argument. Why can't we just live together peacefully and get on with our lives?

Mike Holden,

Longcroft,

Wigginton,

York.

Updated: 09:42 Saturday, October 02, 2004