The writer, a former priest, is the author of “The Gospel of Love,” an interfaith exploration of Christianity. To the Editor:Rod Dreher laments the growing secularism of American culture, and the theological “thinness” of American Christians’ beliefs. RICHARD HEYDT, PALO ALTO, CALIF.To the Editor:Rod Dreher argues that Christian faith is dwindling in part because Christians have aligned themselves with Republican politics. Rod Dreher says that conservative Christians, since the 1980s, have “unwittingly” placed too much hope in Republican politics but that Christian gains in political power have not brought secular society to heel. If Mr. Dreher wishes to save Christianity, he’d best help his flock to become more “witting” in their political participation and choices.

Source: New York Times August 14, 2017 14:26 UTC