21 JANUARY 2006, Page 21

From Christopher Heneghan

Sir: The interesting thing about Dawkins is why he protests so much. Why not simply say he does not believe in any god, and move on? He spends no time on the Tooth Fairy or Santa Claus, as far as I know, but covers acres of print and airtime with his dubious attacks on religion. Who does he think he’s fooling? He protests so much for the usual reason: to convince himself. Christopher Heneghan Llanellen, Monmouthshire, Wales