Readers respond to a piece by John Harris in which he reflects on Nick Cave’s music and spirituality

John Harris refers to a fan’s surprise that Nick Cave found “solace in Christianity” in his search for meaning (I’m a devout agnostic. But, like Nick Cave, I hunger for meaning in our chaotic world, 15 September). It is sad that the church fails to communicate the Christian faith attractively to today’s agnostic seekers. This is hindered by those “culture warriors” whose purpose for “Christian revival” is their loathing of Islam, and those who marginalise gay people and women.

However, Sunday worship is the only place where one can give thanks, confess to failure, offer prayers of solidarity for the suffering, and hear an exposition on the scriptures. Last Sunday’s reading from James warned readers of the poison of the tongue. Our elderly preacher observed that was true, although today there is the poison of the fingers, hovering over “Send” on a keyboard.