But some crowd members confessed to the Associated Press that they had no specific religious belief but were pressured to attend by their Communist neighborhood watch group. Cuban Christians still endure obstacles to free worship. According to Open Doors International, an advocate for persecuted Christians, the Cuban government routinely denies permits for new church construction. Repairs to existing churches are heavily restricted. Church property is still vulnerable to government seizure.
Public evangelism is illegal.
Church leaders are still monitored, interrogated, and threatened with arrest. House churches and parochial schools are forbidden. Bible distribution is limited. We love you very specially, and always welcome you to our country. These words are no doubt in Campbell's mind as she shuttles back and forth in her crusade to return little Eli n to Cuba, her chartered plane paid for by NCC dollars it supposedly does not have.