Although this is basically an internal protestant matter (or so I gather) it is nevertheless an interesting intellectual exercise as to origins and consequences:
I just read an article in a Dutch newspaper to the effect that it transpired in a recent survey that:
1. one in six vicars (especially those of baby-boom age)actually does not believe in God and carries on nonetheless as some sort of social worker;
2. God is commonly referred to as "The Light" or "The Unnamed" (50% of women), as opposed to The Father which is considered too authorative.
3. In a commentary somebody expressed his indignation about Pope Benedict's fight against Relativism which amounts to a fight against tolerance.
Large academic, but any ideas/comments appreciated.