Re: "Prejudices slipped away on path to liberalism," author Jim Evans.

I am compelled to answer Mr. Evans' "My Political Journey" in the News-Leader Voices section, Nov. 12. It doesn't concern me that Mr. Evans professes to be a liberal. That is his prerogative as an American. It is true that I wish for our young people not be swayed by a liberalistic doctrine. However, it is my hope that they will be smart enough to take this as a sample opinion and weigh it against a more conservative doctrine, which as they age will become more understandable for them. It is the atheistic view held by Mr. Evans that troubles me most.

Mr. Evans makes the statement that "while sitting in Sunday school," he decided that he "did not believe in God." He, again, is free to believe what he wishes to believe. However, the fragile young minds of those he comes in contact with need not be persuaded toward atheism. What Mr. Evans doesn't realize is that belief in God transcends a very simple word called faith. Obviously, Mr. Evans is the type of person who needs to be shown proof. He must understand that no one can give him proof of God's existence. When a person decides to accept the existence of God, he or she does so by faith, faith that God does exist and is the creator of all things and the pathway to eternal life. I believe that God, through Jesus Christ, offers that pathway. It is my hope that Mr. Evans' lack of faith would not be used as a discouragement to someone else's faith.

If, after drawing my last breath, I find out that I was mistaken in my belief, and Mr. Evans was right, then I have lost nothing for my belief. However, If I am right and Mr. Evans is wrong in his atheistic belief, then he has lost everything.

Mr. Evans, I would suggest that you revert back to your Sunday school years and choose a different path and re-think your decision to not believe in God. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

Robert L. "Bob" Carmack, Springfield