Bibles Will NOT Be Banned at China Olympics Afterall

A few days ago I posted a story that I picked up from the Catholic News Agency concerning some news that bibles were going to be banned in China, from the athletes, during the 2008 Olympics.

It has come to my attention this morning that the Catholic News story is incorrect.  Apparently there was a miscommunication between a journalist from Italy and the organization committee.

The International Olympic Committee and the Beijing Organizing Committee have confirmed that bibles and other religious material will be permitted in the Athletes Village for personal use and there will also be places available for the athletes to worship, as well as their coaches and others.

I would like to thank Mike from the China Resource Center for this updated and correct information.