by Veronica Neffinger
Christian Headlines
...Back in May, Cuba lifted its Bible ban, which had been in place for 50 years and stated that Bibles were only allowed in churches and could not be sold in stores.
The desire for Bibles and knowledge of Christianity is what has been termed a “Bible boom.” Last month it was reported that the International Missions board sent nearly 83,000 Bibles to Cuba.
The American Bible Society commented,"With a population of 11 million, a literacy rate of nearly 100 percent and an unprecedented growth in Christianity thanks to social, economic and political reforms, many Cubans are seeking guidance and hope found in God's Word..."