could discourage people, particularly those who were vulnerable, from seeking essential medical treatment." A group called the Circle of Raphael ran magazine plugs for a Talisman of the Seven Angels that could, according to its claimed Hebrew tradition, bring you good health and financial security. The ASA banned it. Another banned advert was a TV one in Urdu that made claims for a mystic healer who could tackle "Disobedient children, black magic, domestic issues, children, business, marriage." In 2007 TV evangelist Peter Popoff plugged "miracle water" with testimonials including this one: "Since I received your Miracle Spring Water my mum was healed and can walk again after a bad fall, my son was healed from allergy problems and my 17 years of chest pain, finger pain and heart burn are healed." This rubbish got the usual ASA ban, as did plugs for "Miracle Olive Oil Soap". "Healing evangelist" Don Double got the same treatment for his posters which asked "Are you ready for a miracle?" alongside a range of conditions including blindness, AIDS, cancer, deafness, diabetes, asthma and stroke. The leaflets by Healing On The Streets in Bath were ruled misleading in February; the group appealed, and this week the ASA ruling was upheld. There is no conspiracy here against Christianity, despite what Gary Streeter claims. There are just consistently applied rules that say that advertisers must not make misleading or irresponsible claims. They're important rules and it's disgraceful when a Member of Parliament tries to undermine them in pursuit