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Movie Theaters Refuse to Show Church of England's 'Just Pray' Ad

The Church of England has said it is “bewildered” by the refusal of Britain’s leading movie theater chains to show an ad encouraging people to pray.

The minute-long ad is part of the church’s “Just Pray” campaign and the church had hoped the ad would be screened ahead of the new Star Wars film in December.

The agency that handles ads for the main movie theater chains said that the ad could offend those of “differing faiths and no faith.”

The church said the decision could have a “chilling” effect on free speech. Credit: Church of England/Just Pray