Many readers followed along ‘On Faith’s Path’

Inspirational essayon belief and devotion

Tom Curwen’s “On Faith’s Path” [Dec. 20] captivated me. Beautifully written, profound, inspiring. The Times is expensive but it is articles like this that make it all worthwhile. Thank you for illuminating and expanding my mind and my day. Please keep these types of articles coming.

Anne Kaufman

Malibu

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Thank you for “On Faith’s Path.” On a personal note, I was born a WASP and my husband is Jewish. We decided before we were married that our children would be raised Jewish. It was an easy decision for me because I didn’t have any real conviction for my religion. It’s that time of year and our daughter is home for her winter break from Brandeis University. I am faced with wrestling with my childhood memories and my expectations that my husband and daughter enjoy the Christmas season. Curwen’s article was just what I needed — he articulated the mystery and beauty of this time of year.

Maggie Maier

Los Angeles

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I wanted to let Curwen know how much my wife and I enjoyed his article. I greatly respect the fact that he was honest from the beginning that he was clearly not a follower of faith and yet provided the greatest example of an open mind. Having been privileged to visit Italy many years ago, I can recall the amazing inner feeling and inspiration that occurs at the end of one’s journey.

One’s entire feeling of spirituality and faith take on a very personal meaning after such a visit.

Mario and Maureen Palladini

Torrance

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I lost my faith many years ago and hope is the most I can now muster, but Curwen’s lovely writing allowed me to momentarily experience the comfort I felt during all of the many years that my faith was alive, and for that I thank himmost deeply.

K. Rheinwald

Santa Monica

A less-naughty Las Vegas?

It looks as if the 34-year-run of a bona fide Vegas showgirl production called the “Jubilee” at Bally’s is finally winding down [“Last of the Showgirls,” Need to Know, Dec. 20]. Who would have imagined that gambling, what Vegas was known for, would take a back seat to dining, entertainment and shopping? Well it did, and apparently the next step in the change process is a coverup (eliminating the topless showgirls). Is Sin City, America’s adult Disneyland, becoming a land of conservative thinking and goody two-shoes? Tune in 10 years from now for the next change to find out.

Bill Spitalnick

Newport Beach