On Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:02:26 +0200, "Iain Churches"
wrote:

I wonder what the church has done to
alienate itself from the people?

Probably the same as it always did, but not hiding it as well.

There's also the multi-cultural influence. When other religions are
on our doorstep, affecting us culturally and politically, noticing
THEIR corruption and lack of real basis makes us realise OUR'S are no
different.