[WT Sharpe]

It's always easier to be more accepting of differing viewpoints in books, I suppose. Then again, such an attitude is not surprising given his personal history. These days he seems to stress in his writings and public pronouncements that a critical approach to religion is not incompatible with personal faith, although he readily admits it was in his case. I'm afraid if I say anything more on this topic it would cross the line into religious discussion, so let me just say he may well be a hurricane, but he's a fascinating and knowledgeable author.