Bibles in Hotel Rooms

[San Lumen]

Where is the "I take them" poll option?

Why would anyone take them?

the whole point of the Gideon's mission is provide Bibles to those who need them. The hotel is given more Bibles than rooms for that very reason.

[The New California Republic]

Why would anyone take them?

For their Gideon Bible collection, of course.

I have a few dozen bibles that I have taken from hotel rooms across the world, in a variety of languages.

And no, I am not joking.

[Kannap]

My experience is that there isn't much meaningful difference between cheap and expensive hotels in terms of amenities. One is just a place where you can stay for a night, and another has much the same stuff, only it has a view of the beach, ocean front, or whatever else that makes real estate more expensive in terms of location and exclusivity. It's not worthwhile in my opinion to pay extra for the view.

A budget hotel isn't exactly allowed to be a shithole to cut costs, in that it still has to be up to code and provide room cleaning and etc. for guests.

What is the relevance here to the topic?

Room cleaning probably includes removing contents left behind by previous guests.

[Kannap]

For their Gideon Bible collection, of course.

I have a few dozen bibles that I have taken from hotel rooms across the world, in a variety of languages.

And no, I am not joking.

Everybody collects something.

[Imbalistan]

I would like it if they didn't use bad translations like KJV/NIV (the two I most commonly come across) though otherwise it doesn't matter. No one is being forced to read them (though it would do some of you a lot of good) and it has zero impact on your stay.

If you have not noticed, that is low level theft, and can result in a pretty mean fine.

[Scomagia]

I'm an atheist and I don't particularly care. Hell, sometimes I read the room bible. I'm not sure why anyone would have negative feelings about it, aside from being an easily offended crybaby.

[The Blaatschapen]

Where is the "I take them" poll option?

Why would anyone take them?

Free books.

Also, to remove easily flammable material, thus making the hotel a safer place for the next guest

[Kannap]

I would like it if they didn't use bad translations like KJV/NIV (the two I most commonly come across) though otherwise it doesn't matter. No one is being forced to read them (though it would do some of you a lot of good) and it has zero impact on your stay.

If you have not noticed, that is low level theft, and can result in a pretty mean fine.

I'm trying to figure out what in their statement was "low level theft" but I'm not seeing it.

[Geneviev]

For their Gideon Bible collection, of course.

I have a few dozen bibles that I have taken from hotel rooms across the world, in a variety of languages.

And no, I am not joking.

I don't know if I should be impressed or confused.

Why would anyone take them?

To spite the Gideons and make their proselytisation more expensive.

Hopefully not.

[Eglaecia]

I would like it if they didn't use bad translations like KJV/NIV (the two I most commonly come across) though otherwise it doesn't matter. No one is being forced to read them (though it would do some of you a lot of good) and it has zero impact on your stay.

If you have not noticed, that is low level theft, and can result in a pretty mean fine.

Think you quoted the wrong person fella. I have my own Bible and I regularly use a Bible app. No need to steal false translations.

[Kannap]

Why would anyone take them?

Free books.

Also, to remove easily flammable material, thus making the hotel a safer place for the next guest

It's also common knowledge that anything that isn't bolted to the floor or wall is for you to take with you, you paid for it.

[The New California Republic]

I have a few dozen bibles that I have taken from hotel rooms across the world, in a variety of languages.

And no, I am not joking.

Everybody collects something.

My bf actually hates me doing it. The first thing he says when we get in the hotel is "no, you are not taking the bible out of the room!", but somehow it invariably ends up in the suitcase for some strange reason...

[San Lumen]

I would like it if they didn't use bad translations like KJV/NIV (the two I most commonly come across) though otherwise it doesn't matter. No one is being forced to read them (though it would do some of you a lot of good) and it has zero impact on your stay.

If you have not noticed, that is low level theft, and can result in a pretty mean fine.

I dont believe its considered theft as the hotel is given more Bibles them rooms because sometimes people do take them. The whole point of the project is to provide Bibles to those who need it.

[Kannap]

If you have not noticed, that is low level theft, and can result in a pretty mean fine.

Think you quoted the wrong person fella. I have my own Bible and I regularly use a Bible app. No need to steal false translations.

Now you've got me a bit curious, what translation do you use?

[Scomagia]

For their Gideon Bible collection, of course.

I have a few dozen bibles that I have taken from hotel rooms across the world, in a variety of languages.

And no, I am not joking.

That's cool.

I don't think there's anything wrong with taking them, either. I think that's part of the reason they're there.

[Camelone]

The whole point of this is ease of access to the Bible, everyone is fully aware that library's exist.

Much to the chagrin of a growing faction of conservatives that want to see public libraries abolished.

Okay and?

The whole point of this is ease of access to the Bible, everyone is fully aware that library's exist.

If libraries exist then people have easy access to the Bible.

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Why would anyone take them?

To spite the Gideons and make their proselytisation more expensive.

You seriously believe that going to a library is easier than just having a Bible in your hotel room provided?

That seems incredibly petty if that is indeed the reasoning. Just looked through the rest of the posts and thankfully that is not the reason.

[Kannap]

Everybody collects something.

My bf actually hates me doing it. The first thing he says when we get in the hotel is "no, you are not taking the bible out of the room!", but somehow it invariably ends up in the suitcase for some strange reason...

Probably the same mysterious way dozens of the tiny shampoo bottles and hand soaps get misplaced in my suitcase.

[Kannap]

You seriously believe that going to a library is easier than just having a Bible in your hotel room provided?

The library doesn't charge me $150 or more to get into the room they keep their Bibles.

[Scomagia]

Free books.

Also, to remove easily flammable material, thus making the hotel a safer place for the next guest

It's also common knowledge that anything that isn't bolted to the floor or wall is for you to take with you, you paid for it.

Depends on the hotel. Most of the ones Mrs. Scomagia and I have stayed in will totally bill you for any towels you take.

We always raid the soaps and shampoos, though, for the care packages she makes for the homeless.

[Eglaecia]

Think you quoted the wrong person fella. I have my own Bible and I regularly use a Bible app. No need to steal false translations.

Now you've got me a bit curious, what translation do you use?

NRSV and DRC1752, I also reference the Hebrew, Septuagint and Latin Vulgate when studying.

[Kannap]

Now you've got me a bit curious, what translation do you use?

NRSV and DRC1752, I also reference the Hebrew, Septuagint and Latin Vulgate when studying.

Ah, just the simple ESV for me.

[Saiwania]

I would like it if they didn't use bad translations like KJV/NIV (the two I most commonly come across) though otherwise it doesn't matter. No one is being forced to read them (though it would do some of you a lot of good) and it has zero impact on your stay.

KJV is considered by a ton of people to be the best, most faithful English translation of the Bible that exists. The one main flaw against it, is that the English language it uses is a bit archaic because it was written in the 1600s. I'd say that there is a reason KJV is the most common translation of the Bible out there, or at least is the most common Bible in the US.

[The New California Republic]

I have a few dozen bibles that I have taken from hotel rooms across the world, in a variety of languages.

And no, I am not joking.

That's cool.

I don't think there's anything wrong with taking them, either. I think that's part of the reason they're there.

I could actually open a very multiethnic church with the number and variety that I have, if I was so inclined.

Probably the same mysterious way dozens of the tiny shampoo bottles and hand soaps get misplaced in my suitcase.

My bf stopped me from taking the shoehorn out of one of the hotel rooms, as he rightly mentioned that I wouldn't even use it.

[Scomagia]

I would like it if they didn't use bad translations like KJV/NIV (the two I most commonly come across) though otherwise it doesn't matter. No one is being forced to read them (though it would do some of you a lot of good) and it has zero impact on your stay.

KJV is considered by a ton of people to be the best, most faithful English translation of the Bible that exists. The one main flaw against it, is that the English language it uses is a bit archaic because it was written in the 1600s. I'd say that there is a reason KJV is the most common translation of the Bible out there, or at least is the most common in the US.

I like KJV for the archaic language.

[Camelone]

You seriously believe that going to a library is easier than just having a Bible in your hotel room provided?

The library doesn't charge me $150 or more to get into the room they keep their Bibles.

Your point? That does not even come close to addressing my point so I have no idea what you are talking about.