Thank you for your series of columns! I'm no longer a person of religious faith, and I have very disappointed  over the lack of love or humility, the intolerance, 
The anti-intellectualism, the less-than-tasteful pursuits of power and wealth, and the diminishing role of community good works (with some VERY notable church exceptions who consistently (not just at Christmas) work with our less fortunate children, youth and adults, our incarcerated, institutionalized and infirm or disabled). Your columns have reminded me of the positive social and personal contributions that many churches have made and still do.  I do hope you'll contribute again in the future!