Amulet giving Divine Protection banned :O(

britexpat
By britexpat

Spoil sports... Now, how will I protect myself ???

An advert for an amulet which promised 'divine protection' has been banned by advertising bosses because the firm behind it could not prove that angels will protect those who wear it.

The magazine advert, placed by The Circle of Raphael (CoR), promised that the 'seven angels amulet' would bring its owner 'angelic blessings, guidance and peace' - and bring them luck at 'games of chance' at the casino.

The talisman - the size of a 10p piece and which features an array of mystic symbols - is available in silver for £29 or nine carat gold for £120.

The advert promises the wearer they would be 'blessed with the gift of Angelic good fortune, guidance and divine protection from all real danger, both physical and spiritual'

It stated that by wearing the talisman 'numerous doors to opportunities and good fortune' will be 'flung open like magic' and the holder will be given the gift of 'inner peace and happiness' by 'lucky in love', have 'financial security', be protected from 'all acts of violence' and it would bestow 'good fortune in games of chance'

One reader challenged the claims and said he wanted proof that the amulet worked.

A spokesman for the The Circle of Raphael - a 'small group adepts' who 'feel ancient wisdoms' - said the talisman was from a 'Hebrew religious viewpoint' and said they had sold thousands without ever receiving a complaint.

A spokesman for the ASA said: "The ASA noted CoR did not send evidence that showed the efficacy of the talisman.

"We reminded them that the Code required them to hold documentary evidence to support the claims made in their advertising.

Source: Telegraph

By britexpat• 18 Aug 2010 19:19
britexpat

There is proof....

Someone tried to turn me into a newt, but the powers of the Amulet saved me..

By chocoholic• 18 Aug 2010 18:28
chocoholic

Guess I'll cancel my weekend trip to the casino :(

By Dracula• 18 Aug 2010 18:17
Dracula

I am the one who banned it!

I hate amulets!

By pennie• 18 Aug 2010 16:55
pennie

WK...exactly...IS there any proof? Not that i've seen!

By Astrogirl11• 18 Aug 2010 16:24
Astrogirl11

Hi Speedysid :)

By anonymous• 18 Aug 2010 16:01
anonymous

pennie is there any proof?

By pennie• 18 Aug 2010 15:43
pennie

They don't need them here...allah dictates the way life (or death) happens if I'm not much mistaken!

By Speedysid• 18 Aug 2010 15:29
Speedysid

:)

By Astrogirl11• 18 Aug 2010 14:57
Astrogirl11

hehehe

By britexpat• 18 Aug 2010 14:55
britexpat

You cynic.. "they had sold thousands without ever receiving a complaint."

Perhaps they would be useful for drivers in Doha ..

By baldrick2dogs• 18 Aug 2010 14:53
baldrick2dogs

LOL

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