A couple of decades ago, we used to attend church in Tauranga. The minister was educated and delivered messages that were relevant to the current events in the community and the world generally.

The congregation were all friendly, and we used to take on duties such as greeters, or offerings stewards etc. It was a truly Christian church.

When we visited the United States, we found the same; excellent music and friendly congregations.

But, in New Zealand, things have changed during the last few decades. When we settled in a new town we found significant changes.

We did try the major denominations, but experienced disappointment in all.
Clergymen who had no understanding of real life, sermons that had no connection with life in their communities, and were not game to tackle current anti-Christian moves by the atheist ‘pseudo-scientists'.

Today, real science has made enormous advances, but, contrary to the views of the atheists, these advances do not rubbish God but, in some respects, tend to support the idea.

For the sake of our children, we should take more time to examine the conflict.

John Mills, Mount Maunganui.