China continues to crack down on religion. This time, China is not only violating the religious freedom of their own people, but also the freedom of Olympic athletes:
The news came out quietly a few days ago in an Italian sports newspaper, then picked up by the Catholic News Service. Organizers of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing announced a list of “prohibited objects” in the Olympic village where athletes will stay, citing security reasons. Among them - the Bible.
If true, it breaches earlier promises from the Chinese government to “offer religious services” on the level of any previous Games. Virtually ignored by the mainstream media for several days, several bloggers took notice:
The Colossus: “So much for our friendly, panda-loving friends, who are so happy, happy, happy to share the globe with us. The mask slips, and we see what they really are: a brutal, corrupt regime intent on stamping out human freedom wherever they can.”
Dancing From Genesis: “In allowing the Koran, but not the Bible, the Chinese government is smiling on Islam while slapping Christianity and Judaism in the face.”
Moonbattery: “To think just a few weeks ago ChiCom bureauweenies were purring that they would offer religious services for foreigners at the Olympics. Services may have to be conducted without benefit of Bibles. Not that you need a Bible to worship the only god recognized by the Chinese regime or our media: Government Power.”
The Fort Wayne Sentinel: “Still another reason to boycott the upcoming 2008 Olympics and why those deciding on this location should be taken behind the shed and force fed tainted Tortino Pizzas.”
Andy in Nanching, China: “I wonder if the Koran will be banned too? Or how about Mao’s Little Red Book (OK I know no one reads that anymore!)?”
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