[To the Editor of THE SPECTATOR] Sut,—I am surprised that
The Spectator should lend its columns to propagate the views of Dr. Joad, as set forth in the last number—not the views of the seeker after truth, for the history of centuries would teach him better, but of a bitter enemy of the best and highest things.
I have been a diligent reader of The Spectator for many years, and am sure that the esteemed Editor of years ago would not have allowed that article to disgrace his columns. It will disgust a large percentage of your readers.—Yours [The Spectator's policy and outlook is based on a convinced belief in the Christian religion and in the way of life enjoined by its Founder ; but nothing could be more fatal to Chris- tianity than any suggestion that criticism or discussion of it should be denied publicity. Whether Mr. Joad's, or any particular, article should be given publicity is no doubt a matter of opinion ; but these are days when suppression of discussion is a greater danger to truth than freedom of discussion.—En. The Spectator.]
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