I wish people would realise that this is not to do with political correctness, or issues of Britishness, or other faiths but rather has come from secular fundamentalism pushing a specific agenda which seeks to attack religious faith and celebration. In blaming all of these other things what we are doing is setting up the wrong people, and encouraging a combination of racism and religious fundamentalism in return, as both are reactions of fear. The secular fundamentalists should stand up and be honest about who they are and why they are pushing this agenda. Sally Rush, Herne Bay

Two friends of mine - one Jewish, the other Hindu - tell me how pleased they are to receive a Christmas card from me each year. Just this afternoon, my Jewish friend called and complained about attending her granddaughter's school's "Holiday" program, which consisted entirely of modern,secular, and predictably sappy holiday ditties. Not one traditional carol was included in the program. My friend was disappointed and angered by the school's politically correct zealots who would not allow any of the beautiful traditional religious carols to taint the program "because they might offend". William McNeill, Elizabethtown, NC, USA

Lord Carey’s comments regarding the undermining of Christianity in this Country are extremely welcome. As a Jew, and a proud one at that, I recognise the central importance and huge benefit of Christianity to our society. On the one hand it provides, through festivals such as Christmas, a national identity, one of the essential building blocks of that intangible thing oddly referred to as "Britishness". However it also is an essential component to maintaining religious harmony. The fact that Christianity has been so dominant has ensured that the fights we witness throughout the world between religions seeking supremacy, are all but impossible here at home. That this dominance has started to be challenged, as Lord Carey highlights, is deeply troubling for our society. M Nathan, London

How much longer are the vast majority of British people going to tolerate the sinister attempts by the politically correct brigade to undermine our Christian values and traditions? This is being done in the name of those who choose to live in this country, yet a Punjabi councillor was instrumental in restoring the Christmas message to the lights in Wolverhampton. He had consulted Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims asking if they were offended in any way by the traditions of Christmas. They responded with a unanimous "no". If they don't mind, who does, and what's more to the point, why are we letting it happen? The time has come for people to stand up against these politically-motivated bigots who profess to speak for minorities. John Smart, Telford

Whilst "PC gone mad!" is increasingly heard, it is also increasingly a hysterical overreaction to an isolated incident. I do support the Archbishop's view, but would contend that it is caused by the ignorant, claiming offence on behalf of the disinterested. The negativity of perceived political correctness causes justifiable outrage, as it never adds to society, just detracts. I wonder though, if it is quite as prolific as suggested? Hamish Hossick, Glasgow

The Derby schoolgirl who was sent home after she refused to remove her crucifix necklace, has my full support. It is disgraceful that a teacher should act in this way. It is also worrying that such bigotry is taught and upheld in institutions that should be teaching understanding and truth. It is our Christian heritage that has made this small island a world power and a great nation. Michael Brooks, Oxford

Two years ago I spent Christmas on the Indonesian Island of Bintan. Indonesia is of course a Muslim country. At the ferry terminal we were greeted by christmas trees, banners wishing us a merry Christmas, and Christmas music. They have no problem with us celebrating it, nor I suspect do the vast majority of people of other faiths in this country. It seems to be a hard core of left wing "thought police" who are trying to undermine our faith and try to make us feel guilty for our religious beliefs. How do they get away with it? Graham Ridler, Leeds

People often seem to believe that "secularism" is a safeguard of all religions. It is emphatically not so: it is to secularism that we owe the intolerance of fascism, communism and socialism, all cults devoted to supposedly "non-religious" societies, but in reality, societies in which the government in power replaces all other sources of respect and veneration and indeed, demands it of the population. This is what has happened in Britain through the rise of secularism and "political correctness" propounded by the present government. People should support and affirm their faith and recognise that, in so doing, they are actually defending freedom against the totalitarianism of secularism. Katherine Barlow, Vienna

I have never ever met anyone from a non-Christian religion who has been 'offended' by the cross, Christmas lights or the like. I feel this comes from Town Hall militants who wish to impose their own kind of uniformity. Rather than toning down the expression of Christianity in the UK we should be rediscovering it's values. Bill Smith, Poole

The feeling here on this forum seems to be very much against the runaway train that is political correctness and I have to say I agree. The example of winter lights and the banning of a crucifix however are illustrations of quite the opposite as far as I can see. These actions are simply anti-Christian acts which is just bizarre in a predominantly Christian Society. We need to accept multiculturalism not stifle those who wish to express their beliefs. Calum Cree, Glasgow

Christianity, like the other faiths is really no more than organised superstition. Surely, the adults in society should allow all religions freedom of expression and worship safe in the knowledge that all religions are equally worthless? Anthony Price, Truro

Political correctness is indeed stifling that most precious of liberties - free speech. Here in South Australia, a School Principal had to issue an apology for allowing the word "Christmas" to appear too frequently in a newsletter addressed to parents. Who objected? One set of parents! So now we have proof that the vociferous minority can dictate to the silent majority. Colin Cunmer, Adelaide, Australia