They are donated to the hotels in the first place so they don't really "own" them.
2006-12-08 01:08:47 · 16 answers · asked by Kari 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I wouldn't actually do it. I would buy one first. What would the Giddeons think about this is what I wonder.
2006-12-08 01:34:07 · update #1
Actually, it's not stealing in this context. The Bibles are donated by Gideon Bible International. They actually want you to take them to spread the word. They would however like you to send them a check to pay for it, plus a little more to pay for more.
2006-12-08 01:45:51 · answer #1 · answered by jmcdhome 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The Bibles are given out by the Giddeons. They are there for anyone. If you want to take it, its free.
2006-12-08 09:53:09 · answer #2 · answered by NICKY T 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are pushed on the hotels by the Gideons. They aren't owned by the hotels, so you can do whatever you want with them.
Personally, I just like annotating them to point out some of the more problematic parts of the Bible. If someone's actually going to read the thing, I'd like to get them thinking, too.
2006-12-08 09:17:05 · answer #3 · answered by nondescript 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It is the most stolen book in history.
As to stealing it it is wrong and it does belong to the hotel. Is it ok to steal a coat from the needy if it was donated to them?
2006-12-08 09:11:10 · answer #4 · answered by Quantrill 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would say yes. Becuase one of the Ten Commandments is Thou shall not steal. So why steal the Bible of all things.
2006-12-08 09:15:50 · answer #5 · answered by smokeyprine 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
stealing is stealing. no matter what the object is. If it isnt yours, and you take it anyways, its stealing. Dont try and justify it just because you know it was a donation. Why not go to your local good will store and steal from them also. All that stuff was free to them also. Get my point.
2006-12-08 09:16:39 · answer #6 · answered by yournotalone 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
"Thou shalt not steal." ~ the Bible
I don't know whether the Bibles in hotel rooms are supposed to be removed or not. I thought they were left there so they could be read during the person's stay.
If I wanted the Bible that badly, I would ask if I could have it rather than assuming I could just take it.
2006-12-08 09:25:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
LOL... Why would you want a King James Version? It is in archaic English (1600's).
Buy or borrow one that is just as accurate, and is in today's language (NIV, NLT, NASB...ask your bookstore, they all carry them, as does WalMart).
2006-12-08 09:23:44 · answer #8 · answered by Jeff- <3 God <3 people 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You shall not steal
The 8th commandment
2006-12-08 09:14:08 · answer #9 · answered by <::SmOkEy::> 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's okay to steal a bible. It was part of god's plan afterall.
2006-12-08 09:13:02 · answer #10 · answered by B SIDE 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋