The days of suppressing Christians 'are over'vows Pickles July 19, 2010 by Fulcrum Eric Pickles has spoken of the crucial role that faith communities have to play in the Government's vision of a 'Big Society'. The Secretary of State made the comments at a meeting of faith leaders hosted yesterday by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams. Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks and the Archbishop of Westminster, Vincent Nichols, were also present. By Jenna Lyle, Christian Today 17 July 2010 FulcrumShareTweetShare