25 FEBRUARY 1955, Page 20

LITTLE SISTER

SIR,—Time magazine quotes you (Time, January 31) on scientific humanists 'assuming there arc any,' etc. You speak of the 'barren- ness' of their beliefs.

I thought Englishmen were better informed. There are a lot of Humanists the world over. I attend Humanist meetings. The USA has a national organisation.

'Barren?' Sure, to anyone who hasn't left the religious cradle. Don't kid yourself that airing of Humanist beliefs will kill Humanism. People half believe their tenets already.

Try entering the twentieth century.—Yours faithfully, WILLIAM A. KESSLER 1002 Mulford Street, Evanston, Ill.