England's model of political correctness re: religion

For fear of offending the religious minorities at The Oaks Primary School in Ipswich, headteacher Tina Jackson has asked suppliers to remove the cross from their hot cross buns.

“The cross is there in recognition of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ but for our students who are Jehovah Witnesses hot cross buns are not part of their beliefs. “We decided to ask to have the cross removed in respect of their beliefs. It was just a currant bun.”

Albert Berwick, a minister with the Ipswich Cavendish Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, said the buns would indeed be offensive to members. He said: “I can understand why the school has done this and I support the decision. Hot cross buns are a pagan symbol of fertility no different to bunnies, eggs and Easter. “They are representative of the Christian faith. The bible states we should not worship things of a pagan origin.”

I have always really liked Hot Cross Buns. They taste good.