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Can’t beat ’em? (Pseudo) join ’em

4 Comments by Kristin Chapman December 12 7:33 AM

In a surprise twist, the Chinese government is now planning to allow select Christian groups to distribute Bibles to athletes and visitors during the Beijing Olympics. The move comes after religious and human rights groups have voiced concerns about China serving as a venue for the Olympics in light of the country’s poor record on religious freedom.

Ye Xiaowen, head of the State Administration for Religious Affairs, said the government respected and protected religious freedom of all people. It also supports the printing and distribution of the Bible in China.

Oh, really? Well then what about this recent case, or how about this one?

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Bibles to be banned at Olympics?

29 Comments by Mickey McLean November 7 10:07 AM

According to reports (here, here, and here), organizers of next year’s Olympics in Beijing have put together a list of items that athletes will not be allowed to bring into the Olympic village, and that list reportedly includes Bibles. Video cameras and cups will also be banned.

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