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Paul Bickley of Theos, a think tank on religion and society, said: “Religion is being marginalised, but not by political correctness or multiculturalism gone mad but by corporate culture. For Cadbury, it’s about selling chocolate.”

The story of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus was central to the Christian faith, he added. “But it’s the job of the church, not Cadbury, to speak about the message and significance of Easter.”

Harriet Sherwood| Read the full article from The Guardian

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