The Bible is the most well-known book in the world, and the best-selling book in history. People from all walks of life have revered it for its religious, moral, and historical value. Yet the Bible is illegal in 52 countries around the world. People found with Bibles in these countries are beaten, arrested, imprisoned, and sometimes even killed. This is a direct violation of Article 18 of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states, "Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance." Please take action today and ask U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to help legalize the Bible in these 52 countries, and grant everyone the right to freely manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
We, the undersigned, ask you to help legalize the Bible in all nations.
The Bible is the most well-known book in the world, and the best-selling book in history. People from all walks of life have revered it for its religious, moral, and historical value. Yet the Bible is illegal in 52 countries around the world. People found with Bibles in these countries are beaten, arrested, imprisoned, and sometimes even killed. This is a direct violation of Article 18 of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states, "Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance."
We ask that you contact the leaders of these 52 countries and urge them to legalize the Bible in their nations. Urge them to grant their citizens the freedom to own, buy, or sell the Bible. Urge them to grant their citizens the right to freely manifest their religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.
Thank you for taking the time to read this message. We trust that you will do all that you can to help legalize the Bible in all nations.
