Bibles in Hotel Rooms

[New Rogernomics]

It is good to give people Bibles, so they can hopefully become Christian. That doesn't mean any religion belongs in every aspect of public life.

What is good about becoming Christian?

Society spontaneously views you as a more moral person than an atheist, even if you are a thrice convicted axe murderer.

[San Lumen]

It is good to give people Bibles, so they can hopefully become Christian.

I wouldn't say that becoming Christian is good.

That doesn't mean any religion belongs in every aspect of public life.

Then the Gideons can stick to distributing Bibles in churches.

That was not the point of their organization. What is your objection? are you being forced to read it or even open the drawer?

what harm is it causing you?

[The Blaatschapen]

whose making you read it?

No, clearly having a singular book in a room that probably hasn't been touched in 3 months is like having a television play Catholic propaganda for 3 hours straight

Ew. Three months.

That is just bad cleaning.

[The Blaatschapen]

What is good about becoming Christian?

Society spontaneously views you as a more moral person than an atheist, even if you are a thrice convicted axe murderer.

That is not particularly good. I want my axe murderers... Wait, I do not want axe murderers.

But if I encounter one, I don't think my main concern will be their (ir)religiousness.

[Arcanda]

Bibles in rooms of Christian-majority nations, Qurans in Muslim nations, Torahs in Israel, yeah, fine.
But all of the books in a nightstand in every country? Nah. This is political correctness. No need for a Qu'ran in a state where there isn't even 1% of Muslims or, vice-versa, for a Bible in a Jeddah suite.

[El-Amin Caliphate]

Bibles in rooms of Christian-majority nations, Qurans in Muslim nations, Torahs in Israel, yeah, fine.
But all of the books in a nightstand in every country? Nah. This is political correctness. No need for a Qu'ran in a state where there isn't even 1% of Muslims or, vice-versa, for a Bible in a Jeddah suite.

Why not?

[Geneviev]

Bibles in rooms of Christian-majority nations, Qurans in Muslim nations, Torahs in Israel, yeah, fine.
But all of the books in a nightstand in every country? Nah. This is political correctness. No need for a Qu'ran in a state where there isn't even 1% of Muslims or, vice-versa, for a Bible in a Jeddah suite.

The books associated with the most common religions, at least, should be in hotel rooms. It doesn't have to be every religion.

[The Blaatschapen]

Bibles in rooms of Christian-majority nations, Qurans in Muslim nations, Torahs in Israel, yeah, fine.
But all of the books in a nightstand in every country? Nah. This is political correctness. No need for a Qu'ran in a state where there isn't even 1% of Muslims or, vice-versa, for a Bible in a Jeddah suite.

What about majority irreligious countries?

Can we have some nice secular books there?

[Korhal IVV]

It is good to give people Bibles, so they can hopefully become Christian. That doesn't mean any religion belongs in every aspect of public life.

What is good about becoming Christian?

Contentment in life, eternal life after death, and not burning in the hellfire summoned by Frollo. Oh, and being labelled as stupid by Richard Dawkins.

In short, everything.

It is good to give people Bibles, so they can hopefully become Christian.

I wouldn't say that becoming Christian is good.

That doesn't mean any religion belongs in every aspect of public life.

Then the Gideons can stick to distributing Bibles in churches.

Giving Bibles to people who already have them is kind of a waste.

Also it is not being shoved down your throat, if you don’t like it don’t read it, the angels aren’t going to decapitate you for that.

I'd prefer constitutions in hotel rooms tbh.

Why not both?

It shouldn't be fair to make this harder for people who are trying to do something good.

Is it good to inject Christianity into every aspect of public life?

That is not what is happening.

Good for a laugh, if nothing else.

Or emergency toilet paper. Those pages ARE quite soft.

Ewwwwwwwww

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


Hopefully not.

Christianity is the biggest religion in the world. It's only fair to throw a few hurdles in their way.

“Let’s put obstacles for the largest charitable organization in the world”

[Free Arabian Nation]

Bibles in rooms of Christian-majority nations, Qurans in Muslim nations, Torahs in Israel, yeah, fine.
But all of the books in a nightstand in every country? Nah. This is political correctness. No need for a Qu'ran in a state where there isn't even 1% of Muslims or, vice-versa, for a Bible in a Jeddah suite.

The books associated with the most common religions, at least, should be in hotel rooms. It doesn't have to be every religion.

Why not?

Expand your mind man, there could be more compelling religions out there.

Not saying that it should be mandated, no siree. But if I owned a hotel, I might do that if cost permitted.

[The New California Republic]

Bibles in rooms of Christian-majority nations, Qurans in Muslim nations, Torahs in Israel, yeah, fine.
But all of the books in a nightstand in every country? Nah. This is political correctness. No need for a Qu'ran in a state where there isn't even 1% of Muslims or, vice-versa, for a Bible in a Jeddah suite.

What about majority irreligious countries?

Can we have some nice secular books there?

I nominate the Kama Sutra.

[Korhal IVV]

Bibles in rooms of Christian-majority nations, Qurans in Muslim nations, Torahs in Israel, yeah, fine.
But all of the books in a nightstand in every country? Nah. This is political correctness. No need for a Qu'ran in a state where there isn't even 1% of Muslims or, vice-versa, for a Bible in a Jeddah suite.

What about majority irreligious countries?

Can we have some nice secular books there?

If Darth Dawkins and other atheist authors wish to mass produce and distribute their books to hotels just like Gideons, they may.

[Ethel mermania]

Bibles in rooms of Christian-majority nations, Qurans in Muslim nations, Torahs in Israel, yeah, fine.
But all of the books in a nightstand in every country? Nah. This is political correctness. No need for a Qu'ran in a state where there isn't even 1% of Muslims or, vice-versa, for a Bible in a Jeddah suite.

The books associated with the most common religions, at least, should be in hotel rooms. It doesn't have to be every religion.

Who pays for it?

[Free Arabian Nation]

What about majority irreligious countries?

Can we have some nice secular books there?

If Darth Dawkins and other atheist authors wish to mass produce and distribute their books to hotels just like Gideons, they may.

Is that what Christian apologists are calling him now?


Come on man, that's just a low blow.

[Geneviev]

The books associated with the most common religions, at least, should be in hotel rooms. It doesn't have to be every religion.

Why not?

Expand your mind man, there could be more compelling religions out there.

Not saying that it should be mandated, no siree. But if I owned a hotel, I might do that if cost permitted.

The most important book is the Bible. If you want others also, then you can have those.

[Korhal IVV]

The books associated with the most common religions, at least, should be in hotel rooms. It doesn't have to be every religion.

Why not?

Expand your mind man, there could be more compelling religions out there.

Not saying that it should be mandated, no siree. But if I owned a hotel, I might do that if cost permitted.

Gideons is a private organization giving out books.

I am sure any other similar organization can do so as well.

[Korhal IVV]

If Darth Dawkins and other atheist authors wish to mass produce and distribute their books to hotels just like Gideons, they may.

Is that what Christian apologists are calling him now?


Come on man, that's just a low blow.

No, it is my personal preference.

[Necroghastia]

Bibles in rooms of Christian-majority nations, Qurans in Muslim nations, Torahs in Israel, yeah, fine.
But all of the books in a nightstand in every country? Nah. This is political correctness. No need for a Qu'ran in a state where there isn't even 1% of Muslims or, vice-versa, for a Bible in a Jeddah suite.

The books associated with the most common religions, at least, should be in hotel rooms. It doesn't have to be every religion.

If nothing else, the hotel could ask if you'd like a book and which one when you make your reservation.

[Free Arabian Nation]

Why not?

Expand your mind man, there could be more compelling religions out there.

Not saying that it should be mandated, no siree. But if I owned a hotel, I might do that if cost permitted.

Gideons is a private organization giving out books.

I am sure any other similar organization can do so as well.

That's why I said "if costs permitted".

I don't exactly think there is an organization going around giving away free copies of the Four Books and Five Classics, is there?

[Genivaria]

Meh I mean it kind've annoys me but I don't really care that much.

[Rastrian]

Okay. My two cents.

With the number of Christians who respond to perceived fallibilities or downright concerning verses in the Bible with "but you're just not reading it in the right context", I think that alone is enough to outweigh any possible benefit that putting a Bible in a room has. If I am feeling depressed, and decide to open up the book in the dresser to a random point, and I have a roughly equal chance of opening to John 3:16 or Leviticus 20:13, or even Genesis 5:6, then I think there's something wrong with the book.

Maybe they should put self confidence books in there instead.

[Scomagia]

Meh I mean it kind've annoys me but I don't really care that much.

Why should it annoy you?

[Geneviev]

The books associated with the most common religions, at least, should be in hotel rooms. It doesn't have to be every religion.

If nothing else, the hotel could ask if you'd like a book and which one when you make your reservation.

That could be the best way to be sure that everything is happy. It would almost be a good idea.

[The Blaatschapen]

What about majority irreligious countries?

Can we have some nice secular books there?

I nominate the Kama Sutra.

And a complementary set of condoms.

[Korhal IVV]

What is good about becoming Christian?

Society spontaneously views you as a more moral person than an atheist, even if you are a thrice convicted axe murderer.

What society?

Okay. My two cents.

With the number of Christians who respond to perceived fallibilities or downright concerning verses in the Bible with "but you're just not reading it in the right context", I think that alone is enough to outweigh any possible benefit that putting a Bible in a room has. If I am feeling depressed, and decide to open up the book in the dresser to a random point, and I have a roughly equal chance of opening to John 3:16 or Leviticus 20:13, or even Genesis 5:6, then I think there's something wrong with the book.

Gideons should probably distribute a book on Biblical interpretation as well then.