Why is the Bible banned in China?

Answer 1

In some countries, you are not allowed to choose which religion you are, and you are not allowed to be a christian or to tell others about God. The Bible is God's word, so it is not allowed in places where they do not allow people to become Christians.

Answer 2

It illegal to read in North Korea still I think, because Kim Jong Il was probably insane and his son hasn't changed North Korean laws yet. About 2 million people starved to death in North Korea during Kim Jong Il's time in office. Some muslims persecute other religions from the hate that a small amount of muslim have for all others.

Answer 3

A range of reasons; but in general, censorship is usually to do with fear - usually fear of the power of the church. Although it used to be the case the church didn't want the bible in the hands of the "common" people, particularly if translated in their own language.

Answer 4

Qesas al-Anbiyaa (قصص الأنبياء), which is still popular in Islamic countries, is an Islamic rendition of most of the Biblical stories with whatever alterations the Qur'an may call for (such as Ishmael being the sacrificed person as opposed to Isaac). However, the Bible is seen as a book that has been corrupted from its Divinely Given version and therefore would serve as a "mis-education". Additionally, the Christian missionaries went hand in hand with Imperialism and Colonialism, meaning that the Bible is also maligned because of its connection to Imperialism.

Answer 5

Usually, the governments of these countries are "dictatorships." Such dictators will tolerate "no other God before them."

Answer 6

It isn't, save for countries like North Korea, which ban religion entirely. There are Christians and Jews even in countries such as Iran and Iraq.

Answer 7

The Bible is not banned in China.