The only country in the world where churches are prohibited
There no operational or functional churches in Saudi Arabia for Christian o go and worship. It is not allowed to practice any religion other Islam. Saudi Arabia allows Methodist, Catholic and Christian of other denominations to enter the country as foreign workers for temporary work but does entertain them to practice their faith publicly.
The overt practice of any form of religion is prohibited as it is regarded as an intention to convert others. The authorities of Saudi Arabia accepts the nonpublic practice of religions other than Islam. You can also bring any religious text into the country as long as it is for your personal use.
Public worship of any religion but Islam can attract punishment. Public non-Muslim religious activities is illegal in Saudi Arabia. Non-Muslim worshipers risk imprisonment, deportation, arrest and lashing for engaging in public religious activities that attract public attention.
