VERSION|0.5.1|NAME|Andy|DATE|1362472956|CONTENT|This gentleman seems to fall into the usual trap of thinking that a move away from religion is a recent development. Admittedly, the &#039;rationalisation&#039; of the railways happened far more quickly and effectively than the demise of religious observance, but 50 years ago - when Beeching&#039;s axe fell and I was 13 - I (and, I assume, many others) had already moved away from the church upbringing of my childhoood; yet still there are clerics who expect deference just by virtue of their position as the local chief believer in an IMF. Rather than hope for a revival perhaps it&#039;s time they caught up with the 21st century. Hopefully, in 50 years time, their religions will be like the remaining old railways - staffed mainly by volunteers for a few enthusiasts who just remain viable by donations from mildy curious tourists who enjoy the occasional visit but don&#039;t want to join the organisation ...... on reflection, were almost there already.|EMAIL|andy@andyboden.com|IP-ADDRESS|31.51.87.43|MODERATIONFLAG|