It appears that the repressive Red Chinese government intends to violate the human rights of participants the 2008 Olympics in some of the same ways it violates those of its own citizens. One example? Religious freedom will be forbidden in the Olympic Village, with Bibles and other religious material and insignia banned for "security reasons".

Organizes of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing have published a list of “prohibited objects” in the Olympic village where athletes will stay. To the surprise of many, Bibles are among the objects that will not be allowed.

According to the Italian daily La Gazzetta dello Sport, organizers have cited “security reasons” and have prohibited athletes from bearing any kind of religious symbol at Olympic facilities.

Other objects on the list include video cameras and cups.

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.

One of the low moments of Olympic history was the decision to allow Hitler to endorse his views on racial superiority while hosting the Berlin Olympics in 1936. The IOC should step in to protect the human rights of Olympians -- and should cancel or move the 2008 games if the Red Chinese will not respect the internationally recognized human rights in the Olympic Village.

H/T Christian Persecution Blog

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