Let me admit right off the bat that I am scared out of my wits by your three-page briefing on evolution and religion, the ignominious strife that is going global after its humble beginnings in rustic America (“In the Beginning,” April 21, 2007). Although you cite many a Muslim departure in this direction, too, I am most worried by the Christian versions thereof. Presided over by no lesser authority than the pope, that myopic sweetheart, they frighten me no end. What in the world does he have to say about evolution? The image prefacing the article, showing a bearded geezer floating over the steamy world teeming with birds and animals and fishes, sets the pernicious tone. Jehovah? Allah? Santa Claus? No matter. I can already sense the many horrors lying ahead: roaming hordes demanding unconditional adherence to their demented will, vile judges summarily exacting the true faith, executioners administering divine justice under greasy gallows… Admittedly, your title worries me the most. Are you sure of your wording? Should it not be rather the opposite? In the end…