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Movie theaters refuse "Just Pray" ad so they won't offend anyone

By Jennifer Brett
Nov 22, 2015

British movie theaters are refusing to air an ad titled "Just Pray" this holiday season, out of fears it might offend someone.

An image from the "Just Pray" ad banned by British theaters.

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The ad, depicting a number of people of different ages, races and vocations as The Lord's Prayer is recited, was meant to run ahead of blockbuster films such as the new "Star Wars" installment this holiday season.

The closing image of the "Just Pray" ad banned by British theaters.

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