Beijing denies Olympic Bible Ban

A number of European newspapers have reported that the Chinese authorities have banned atheletes from taking the Bible and other religious material into their village. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao said at a news conference: "It's a groundless rumor. I believe there are people who don't want the Olympics held in China to be successful." Other news sources on this story: Olympic charm school is 'beauty bootcamp' Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom Report: China Issues Broad Olympic Ban The Associated Press China denies Bible ban at Olympics Times Online Beijing denies Bibles, other religious items banned from Olympics ... ESPN Religious freedom swept under the rug GetReligion, DC CHINA CRISIS Mirror.co.uk China angrily denounces Olympic Games 'Bible ban' reports Christian Today