Sir, - What an arrogant rant from Eddie Holt! To state that most Irish Catholics don't believe what Dr Connell believes betrays a total ignorance of the difference between belief and expression. Dr Connell may be in serious need of some PR training, but to tie him in with the Taliban defies all logic. Also totally ignored is the fact that Walter Empey describes himself as a theological lightweight.
Mr Holt refers to Dr Connell's "imperiousness", and then states that "he \Dr Connell professes faith, we profess astonishment". Is this the royal "we"? Imperious, or what?
Mr Holt should have the courage to us the "I" when it is appropriate - as when he thrashes around seeking to create a world-shattering event out of a silly foot-in-mouth comment. - Yours, etc.,
Pat Conneely, Cedarwood Road, Dublin 11.