LOL. Ever been to Laos? Ever talk to any Monks there? Ever attend any religious ceremonies there? I have. The government has used religion to further some of their own goals, but has in no way prohibited religion from being freely practiced.
Of course everything is not perfect, far from it. For example, there are two sets of donation boxes at Temples. The 'main' donation box, which most foreigners will donate into, is collected and kept by the government. The smaller box, usually off to the side, is kept by the Monks and used by them. It is a hindrance, but they in no way prevent the monks, or common people, from going about their worshiping. It is a far cry from your statement about communist nations never allowing any religious worship.
That may be true, but you make the point, they allow it and by so doing, control it. It's not a right, but a state-sanctioned privilege.
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I was in Laos last year, there is no government restrictions on the temples. In fact, one of the main tourist draws are the temples in Luang Prabang. Laos is still a very backward and poor country, but, like Vietnam, communisim will be in name only soon enough.
I was in Laos last year, there is no government restrictions on the temples. In fact, one of the main tourist draws are the temples in Luang Prabang. Laos is still a very backward and poor country, but, like Vietnam, communisim will be in name only soon enough.