Bibles to Be Banned in Beijing at Olympics

According to a Catholic News Agency report it appears that bibles are on the list of prohibited objects at next years upcoming 2008 Olympics in Beijing.  The reason?  They are a "security" risk.   In fact, apparently no religious symbols will be allowed to be present with any of the athletes at the games.

The article goes on to say, "The Spanish daily La Razon said the rule was one of a number of “signs of censure and intolerance” towards religious objects, particularly those used by Christians in China.  Currently in China five bishops and fifteen priests are in prison for opposing the official Church."

Please be in prayer for our suffering brothers and sisters in China.  We know that many of them have been praying for the Olympics and the potential gospel outreach, and we would love to see the Lord's good work be done.