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Misunderstood for the second time
10:20am Monday 15th September 2008
Comments (1)SIR – For the second time I am misrepresented with reference to the Bishop of Worcester’s comments on music.
Linda Roberts (September 10) said: “The Bishop of Worcester is correct in saying the playing of sacred music in church brings us closer to God.” Well, OK but this was very clearly not the part I objected to. What I objected to was the further implication that all music, whether designated sacred or otherwise derived its power from God.
Roberts also says I should temper my views and my ways of expressing them.
This is unfair. Yes I was voicing a criticism (a mild philosophical criticism at that) but unless you think religious representatives are exempt from criticism this shouldn’t be a problem in itself. And if my words seem harsh, it’s probably just that religion is so often protected from normal standards of commentary.
Finally, Linda Roberts expresses sadness that I cannot experience mystical feelings induced by church music. Ms Roberts, there’s really no need to feel sad for me. Different musical genres appeal to different people and there is probably plenty of music that I appreciate, even profoundly, which you would appreciate less.
BOB CHURCHILL, Worcester
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Forthright, Worcester says...
3:44pm Mon 15 Sep 08
Religion is just another form of politics dressed up as something more mysterious and profound....and you can`t expect a rational debate from folk who believe in miracles and virgn births and bizarre ideas like that.