Saudi Arabia Bans Bibles, Stars of David

Arutz Sheva reports:

Despite efforts to increase foreign tourism, Saudi Arabia continues to ban non-Muslim religious symbols and materials, including Bibles, crucifixes, and items with the Jewish Star of David. Anyone attempting to bring such materials into the country would be confronted by Saudi authorities, consulate officials said.

Saudi Arabian Airlines website explains the prohibition as covering “Items and articles belonging to religions other than Islam.” A consulate official defended the prohibition, saying that all countries have rules determining which objects can and cannot enter the country.

Not everyone is for the free market of religions.