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Re “ ‘Da Vinci Code’ Now a Tool to Win Christian Converts,” May 11

I don’t know why some churches are worried that people would think Christianity is a sham just because of “The Da Vinci Code.” I mean, we have our Christmas tree (a Druidic symbol worshiped during the winter solstice) and eggs at Easter (Oester, a pagan goddess worshiped during the spring equinox festival, when village children would hunt for colorful eggs).

You wanted proof that Christianity is more than a religion cobbled together from various others by powerful men in Rome who needed to control the masses? Sorry, can’t give you that. You’ll just have to have faith.

JOHN PATTISON

Apple Valley