A chara, – It struck me as curious that Donald Clarke's article decrying a general ignorance of basic scientific principles among those who would consider themselves well educated ("Scientists are respected in theory while artists are celebrated in practice", Opinion and Analysis, September 20th) was tagged under "Religion and Beliefs", in the online edition at least. An editorial slip? Or a sly nod towards the notion that for some science has taken the place of faith? – Is mise,
Rev PATRICK G BURKE,
Castlecomer,
Co Kilkenny.