Is it dangerous to hand out free bibles in Iran? Any1 ever tried this?

I don't think so... cz I've heard, from family members who live in Iran, that there's a lot of advertising going on about Christianity...

And I know some ppl who did convert... but then they became atheist after that!
Mostly bcz they don't know what they're looking for... and they don't really understand any of the religions...

Considering that there are a lot of churches, and in turn a lot of Christians, I doubt it.

http://www.iranchamber.com/religions/rel...
There've even been missionaries.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christians_...
http://www.farsinet.com/ici/who.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_Jew...

Remember those Koreans who were captured by Taliban in Afghanistan some two months ago?? well they had this very same question, but unfortunately they didn't have the right answer before going there, we all know how it ended.
In Iran, well it's a Shiite country, more extreme than the Sunni Afghan people, so if i was the bible giver, I'll think about some other destination as far from Iran as possible.

i personally have never tried this, so i of course would not know this answer, whether it be yes or no. But my suggestion is, don't. not because it's dangerous or anything, but because it can be disrespectful to some muslims. but thats if ur just standing there saying" he yall i'm giving away free books, you want one? come on just take a book!" lol. my bet is that maybe just making it known, but at the same time not making it known that u would give a way bibles, for those that want them.
lol, i kno my answer barely made any sense at all, buy i tried, lol. hope i helped.

NOT at all.Iranian government resspects people in most most of religions .at for sure jews and christians who r in iran in abig number.and they r free to have their religion.

Truth is ... it's not. I did not - but a friend of mine (born again christian from Victory church) distributed some Bibles and Daily Bread Pamphlets in KISH, Iran just a few months back and it was received by other Iranians with respect.

Or probably because it's not in Tehran or Ishfahan.

Some infos:

Christian Help ministries are of special value for the Iran of today 鈥?often being the only means of reaching the majority of the population.

a) Bibles are in very short supply. The Bible Society and all Christian literature distribution outlets closed in 1988 and banned supplies have dwindled away even for Christians, but a steady trickle of Bibles continues to enter the country. Some reckon that 10 million Bibles would be gladly received were there opportunity. A new translation of the Persian NT was published in 2001; the Bible is to be completed in 2006 (ELAM). Pray for innovative and effective ways of distributing God鈥檚 Word and for a deep impact to be made through it. Pray also for translation teams to be raised up for the many large and smaller languages without the Scriptures.

b) Christian literature, when available, is much sought after. Pray for the impact of literature already distributed and that all the harsh banning of Christian literature ministries may be ended. Much has to be done from outside Iran to publish and distribute literature 鈥?Eternal Life Agape Ministries and ELAM are major components in this ministry.

c) Christian radio has become a key ministry. Millions listen despite government restrictions and thousands of response letters are received. Radio Voice of Christ, IBRA, ELAM and others prepare daily programmes in Persian and Azeri. TWR and FEBA cooperate in providing 2.5 hours of broadcasting daily in Persian. ELAM envisions preparing programmes also in Gilaki and Turkmen.

d) Christian TV, video and film ministries. There is a large black market for banned secular and religious tapes and over seven million have access through illegal satellite dishes. Both Christian Persian-language films (ELAM) and the JESUS film have been shown a number of times. The JESUS film was available in 12 Iranian languages in 2000 with a further five in production. Pray for ongoing impact through these ministries.

It's not ... do what you like . you might encounter some radicals but don't worry ; The goverment would protect you against any aggression . btw the gospel of "Barnabas" is one of the best selling books in Tehran book fairs . I like him but notwithstanding his prominence in the history of christianity , his gospel was prohibited by the church in the 5th century .
I totally agree with "Samantha" those who convert in Iran do not really know what they're doin ; they just like something new but after a year or two , everything would become as tedious as ever 'cause the problem originates from somewhere else . What they really need is the proper understading of their own faith . no doubt pure Islamic laws are disregarded by Islamic(!) Iranian regime but converting's not the right decision since the goverment doesn't change . But now some preachers use this chance to make some tired uneducated people convert !