 One of the hardest parts of starting a new denomination is making sure all of its churches have pastors. Bill Alexander, SRN News. This summer, athletes from around the globe will gather in France for the Paris Olympics. Secularism in France has caused the country to forbid its athletes from wearing headscarves as well as other visibly religious symbols. While the ban does not affect Olympians from other countries, athletes urging sports organizations, major events to better respect religious practices.