Late on Easter Day, BBC One aired a programme that asked, “Are Christians being persecuted?” (you have 6 days left to view it on i-Player). Presenter Nicky Campbell (of the Big Questions, Sunday’s God-slot programme), implied that they are. There was no attempt to present a balanced report. Instead, we got the usual aggrieved BA crucifix wearer and nurse who was sacked for offering to pray for a patient – anecdotal “evidence” of people being mean to Christians.

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Excellent AGM at Pinewood Community Hall last night. For the first hour, our guests were The Worshipful The Mayor of Ipswich Councillor David Goldsmith and Mayoress, Mrs Goldsmith. We talked about their experiences of visiting various faith and community groups in the town, council prayers, and humanist ceremonies (amongst other things). The picture shows (left to right) retiring group Chairperson Margaret Nelson, the Mayor, the Mayoress, and newly elected Chairperson Andrew Morrison, who’d just got back from his Humanist wedding in Devon – we wish Andrew and Angie every happiness.