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However, since "Catholic philosophy is almost sheer formalism," to quote Mr. Pleasants, imagination is not needed by the young Catholic, nor is it encouraged. On the other hand, the "formulae" are so pounded into his thinking, and he is so strongly discouraged from looking beyond them, that it takes almost a lifetime to dislodge them. It took me about five years to overcome these restrictions to my thinking and to acquire broader concepts of God and creation . . .
M. VALERIOTE Guelph, Ont.
Sir:
. . . Actually, it is probably much easier to be a Catholic scientist than Protestant because the Church believes there is no conflict between truths. For example, we believe that evolution was and is a Christian development. So are other branches of science. After all, God is the greatest scientist of all. Men merely discover the things He has already done. Why any conflict? . . .
JACK RAAB Orange, Calif.