Recycling bibles.

thatprattbastard · December 16, 2009, 02:16:22 AM

So recently I was thinking about how there are entirely too many bibles in the world. I mean it's the most heavily sold book in the world still, there's one in every motel room, my parents house has like 6 or 7 of them, just sitting around on shelves untouched for years. I thought it might be a good idea to organize group that would take some of these books and recycle them into more worthwhile reading material, the "Origin of the Species" would seem entirely appropriate considering the recent debacle over it. However I have absolutely no idea how to begin or go about the process of setting up something like this. So if anyone has any ideas, thoughts, or suggestions please feel free to drop something in the comment box.

AlP · December 16, 2009, 04:53:34 AM

Welcome to the forum.

There are for sure a lot of bibles. I'm uneasy about destroying them though. Historically, books have been destroyed before. Humanity lost. Despite disagreeing with the bible, I think it must be preserved at all costs. It is vital to our understanding of history.

We don't need quite so many of course, especially since they are now mass produced and identical. The odd "loss" of a Gideons bible from a hotel room can be fun times. The Mormons are at it too. Look for their book

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There is a fine line between removing a bible out of circulation and showing disrespect. I'm not talking about disrespect toward religion. That's impossible. I mean disrespect toward individuals who value things like bibles. My roommates are religious. There is at least one religious item in my living room right now. I'm not going to dispose of it, because I respect my roommate.

In terms of changing society, I don't think recycling bibles will help a lot. I think we need to change the ideology of individual people.

curiosityandthecat · December 16, 2009, 01:41:46 PM

Aaaahahahaha! I thought this thread was called "Recycling babies" and I got excited for another Swiftian satire thread!

:blush:

Please, continue.

karadan · December 16, 2009, 02:34:16 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Aaaahahahaha! I thought this thread was called "Recycling babies" and I got excited for another Swiftian satire thread!

roflol

LoneMateria · December 16, 2009, 03:21:27 PM

Quote from: "curiosityandthecat"Aaaahahahaha! I thought this thread was called "Recycling babies" and I got excited for another Swiftian satire thread!

Please, continue.

Lol there is a way to recycle babies its called stem cell research.

derrensmiths · January 13, 2010, 07:52:58 AM

HI!!!
I totally agree with you. But no one is going to give you any copy they have. The bible play vital role in each heart.
In today's world each and every thing is done scientifically. The only thing is left is creation of human being rest all is done scientifically. Science says that there is no god in between their way.

kenh · January 13, 2010, 01:42:17 PM

Will · January 13, 2010, 07:05:08 PM

Book burnings are about removing ideas from the world. The Bible isn't going to be removed from the world in this generation or the many following it. Recycling the book seems like a good idea, though. I've got at least three copies, none of which I use anymore, and I don't want to just give them to a used book store like I would other books, because I only generally give my favorites to used book stores.

curiosityandthecat · January 14, 2010, 09:30:21 PM

Okay, I still keep thinking this says Recycling babies. :crazy:

jrosebud · January 15, 2010, 03:27:22 AM

My sister has a friend in college who never turns down a Gideon Bible. She says they make great rolling paper.

hismikeness · January 15, 2010, 05:19:19 PM

Quote from: "jrosebud"My sister has a friend in college who never turns down a Gideon Bible. She says they make great rolling paper.

John 4:20

"And Moses spoke to the burning bush."

Or some shit like that.

Hismikeness

curiosityandthecat · January 15, 2010, 05:39:07 PM

lookitsaustin · January 09, 2011, 12:57:57 AM

It's kinda weird but I still have my Bible that was given to me from a church when I graduated high school. The town I grew up in is very small with a graduating class of around 30, so it wasn't really out of the norm for me to get something like that. I was a non believer back then, not quite Atheist, and thought it was nice for them to do that regardless, each one had our own names on the front...... anyway..... :drool

I don't think I would get rid of it even though I don't believe anymore. I would feel it would be like me throwing away a book about Zeus or any other mythical tale.

The Magic Pudding · January 09, 2011, 01:27:35 AM

Quote from: "jrosebud"My sister has a friend in college who never turns down a Gideon Bible. She says they make great rolling paper.

It's supposed to be "Reduce Reuse Recycle"

So rolling papers are reuse, better than recycling.
Best option though is to reduce the production of the things.

Whitney · January 09, 2011, 05:40:23 AM

Quote from: "lookitsaustin"It's kinda weird but I still have my Bible that was given to me from a church when I graduated high school. The town I grew up in is very small with a graduating class of around 30, so it wasn't really out of the norm for me to get something like that. I was a non believer back then, not quite Atheist, and thought it was nice for them to do that regardless, each one had our own names on the front...... anyway..... I don't think I would get rid of it even though I don't believe anymore. I would feel it would be like me throwing away a book about Zeus or any other mythical tale.

I don't know where they are, but if I ever come across my childhood bibles I would keep any of them that held sentimental value (like with your example) I think one or two of mine might be family heirlooms and regardless of my views about the book itself I still appreciate the tradition of passing along an old text (though I would do so the same as I would an old book of myths).

I have recently felt the desire to get rid of a lot of things (aka crap) many of which would have held significance to me if were still religious...I am literally giving about 10 nativity displays of high quality to goodwill because I don't like the idea of throwing stuff int he trash and someone else may find joy in them. Even then there is one nativity set that my grandmother made which I will keep (if I come across it, haven't found it yet amongst all the crap....not my fault, mom is a hoarder/pack rat). I am definitely keeping a wooden noah's ark set I wanted so dearly years ago...it brings back memories even if my view of that memory has changed.

In short, it's not bad to want to keep something even if it represents a belief you no longer hold.

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