the guys(or gals) who leave bibles in hotel rooms around the world.
2007-02-09 08:24:57 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Gideons International is an evangelical Christian organization dedicated to distributing copies of the Bible over 80 languages in more than 180 countries of the world to those who might not otherwise encounter it, most famously in hotel rooms. The organization was founded in 1899 in Boscobel, Wisconsin as an early American parachurch organizations dedicated to Christian evangelism. It began distributing free Bibles, the work it is chiefly remembered for, in 1908, when the first Bibles were placed in the rooms of the Superior Hotel in Iron Mountain, Michigan.[1]
The organization describes its link to the story of Gideon thus:
"Gideon was a man who was willing to do exactly what God wanted him to do, regardless of his own judgment as to the plans or results. Humility, faith, and obedience were his great elements of character. This is the standard that The Gideons International is trying to establish in all its members, each man to be ready to do God's will at any time, at any place, and in any way that the Holy Spirit leads."
In keeping with this symbolism, the symbol of the Gideons is a two handled pitcher and torch, recalling Gideon's victory over the Midianites as described in Judges chapter 7.
In addition to their well-known hotel-room Bibles, the Gideons also distribute Bibles to members of the military of various countries, to hospitals, nursing homes, prisons and also to students
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2007-02-09 08:30:12 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not just hotel rooms either. When I was at school they used to come round every year to give every new pupil a bible.
As to who they are - they are a Christian charity/organisation that believes in spreading the word. I have a soft spot for them. I believe they have good motives and that's nice to see. They do come across as a Christian group that actually practices the good Christian values you hear so much about.
2007-02-09 08:42:52 · answer #2 · answered by The Truth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An American organisation dedicated to leaving a Bible in every hotel room. They also gave them to us school children fifty years ago but as my kids never got them I guess they don't do that anymore.
2007-02-09 09:24:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are a group of people or Organization who focus on reaching out evry soul in the world with a Bible. I think that is their principle.
2007-02-09 08:29:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a bunch of money-wasters who like to leave copies of the new testament AKA coronation Street 32A.D. in all hotel rooms to annoy those who recognise its worthlesness.
2007-02-09 10:20:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gideons
2007-02-09 08:33:31 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ninja delivery people, thats why you never see em
2007-02-09 08:27:47 · answer #7 · answered by sirdunny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.gideons.org/
Try this link
2007-02-09 08:29:47 · answer #8 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋