It seems that in the UK even pumpkins have to be treated with the respect they deserve. You can read all about this latest troubling outbreak of pumpkinophobia  here:

A Baptist mayor who refused to judge a pumpkin-carving competition because it ‘glorified Satan’s angels’ has been found guilty of breaching equality rules.

Tom Wilson and his councillor wife Sonja turned down an invitation to judge the event in Nuneaton, Warwickshire because of their religious beliefs.

Councillor Wilson, who stepped down as mayor last May, said at the time that he did not think young people should take part in Halloween because it glamourises evil.

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His comments sparked outrage from pagan groups who complained to the council that his comments were ‘inaccurate and likely to cause distress.’

Now, Cllr Wilson, who is in his 60s, has been found guilty of three breaches of Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council’s conduct for members.