actually after 9/11 many people are very wary of bringing religious books, especially in other languages.
but I agree that the countries where people are unable to bring their religious books in or have public places or worship, they need to get with the program.
although I did not know about ppl not being able to take bible into a country, even when we were in KSA christians and hindus that we knew had their books and other religious symbos and artifacts in their homes nd no one stopped them from bringing those in the country.
True, people are very careful about carrying religious articles.
Ive actually read about some places where Bibles, pork, alcohol and guns are prohibited and they are Muslim countries. It just seems so inappropriate to me and a bad example.