Title: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: thiolsulfate on June 30, 2009, 10:59:28 PM
Post by: thiolsulfate on June 30, 2009, 10:59:28 PM
So, I work at the front desk of a small business and today one of those Gideons came and asked if we would put bibles in the lounge area of my work. I didn't know what the boss would think so I took them and thanked the lady before she left.
Apparently, company policy is not to accept things from solicitors so I couldn't put the bibles anywhere. I thought about just recycling them in the hope that they come back as something more useful the next go around, but I thought you might have some better ideas.
I've got two full bibles and a four of those little New Testament bibles.
What do I do?
I suppose if you'd like a bible of your own you could PM me and I'd be more than happy to oblige.
Apparently, company policy is not to accept things from solicitors so I couldn't put the bibles anywhere. I thought about just recycling them in the hope that they come back as something more useful the next go around, but I thought you might have some better ideas.
I've got two full bibles and a four of those little New Testament bibles.
What do I do?
I suppose if you'd like a bible of your own you could PM me and I'd be more than happy to oblige.
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 30, 2009, 11:21:02 PM
Post by: curiosityandthecat on June 30, 2009, 11:21:02 PM
Got any tables with one short leg?
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: rlrose328 on July 01, 2009, 12:04:58 AM
Post by: rlrose328 on July 01, 2009, 12:04:58 AM
I've got a stack of Gideons myself... I grab them when I'm in hotel rooms. I plan to do altered books with them, highlighting pertinent verses and altering the pages accordingly. I was going to show you pictures of what I mean but I can't really find any. It's a crafting fad from a few years ago... apparently, I missed the boat again. 
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: Sophus on July 01, 2009, 01:17:09 AM
Post by: Sophus on July 01, 2009, 01:17:09 AM
I would list them on ebay under Fantasy/Comedy Fictional books. How nice it is to watch a Christian unknowingly send the Lord's money to a heathen. 
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: Heretical Rants on July 01, 2009, 01:24:03 AM
Post by: Heretical Rants on July 01, 2009, 01:24:03 AM
Gideons?
Are those the King James bibles "translated" into modern English?
I have one of those that I left out in the rain
Are those the King James bibles "translated" into modern English?
I have one of those that I left out in the rain
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: thiolsulfate on July 01, 2009, 02:00:23 AM
Post by: thiolsulfate on July 01, 2009, 02:00:23 AM
Quote from: "Sophus"I would list them on ebay under Fantasy/Comedy Fictional books. How nice it is to watch a Christian unknowingly send the Lord's money to a heathen.I went to Borders today and bought "God is not Great" for a friend's birthday. He's non-religious but doesn't understand the whole atheist viewpoint so I thought I'd get him something that was succinct and comparatively light (-- light for me anyway).
While I was there I moved some bibles to the "Magical Thinking" and "Science Fiction/Fantasy" section. It's like being a spy -- a super athe-agent.
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: karadan on July 01, 2009, 09:23:55 AM
Post by: karadan on July 01, 2009, 09:23:55 AM
If you have a particularly cold winter this year, at least you'll have some extra fuel.
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: templeboy on July 01, 2009, 12:54:33 PM
Post by: templeboy on July 01, 2009, 12:54:33 PM
I like the idea of selling them and sending the proceeds to the Richard Dawkins Foundation...
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: Ihateyoumike on July 01, 2009, 06:37:25 PM
Post by: Ihateyoumike on July 01, 2009, 06:37:25 PM
Hollow them out and hide money/drugs/weopons in them. Just like in movie prison.
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: Heretical Rants on July 01, 2009, 07:30:41 PM
Post by: Heretical Rants on July 01, 2009, 07:30:41 PM
Quote"God is not Great"
My library has a copy of that book, actually.
I agree. It is quite mild, despite being blatantly opposed to religion.
It can't quite be considered offensive by anyone.
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: Jolly Sapper on July 02, 2009, 04:44:44 PM
Post by: Jolly Sapper on July 02, 2009, 04:44:44 PM
Quote from: "thiolsulfate"So, I work at the front desk of a small business and today one of those Gideons came and asked if we would put bibles in the lounge area of my work. I didn't know what the boss would think so I took them and thanked the lady before she left.
Apparently, company policy is not to accept things from solicitors so I couldn't put the bibles anywhere. I thought about just recycling them in the hope that they come back as something more useful the next go around, but I thought you might have some better ideas.
I've got two full bibles and a four of those little New Testament bibles.
What do I do?
I suppose if you'd like a bible of your own you could PM me and I'd be more than happy to oblige.
Step one: Buy a glue.
Step two: Find a bunch of copies of Tijuana Bibles (preferably in some electronic form to speed up the resizing and printing process).
Step three: Glue randomly to your hearts content.
Step four: Dress a Gideon and ask other people if they want your bibles.
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: Kylyssa on July 02, 2009, 05:43:25 PM
Post by: Kylyssa on July 02, 2009, 05:43:25 PM
I hear the little ones are good for rolling joints.
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 02, 2009, 05:51:08 PM
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 02, 2009, 05:51:08 PM
Quote from: "Kylyssa"I hear the little ones are good for rolling joints.Gives a whole new meaning to the burning bush story.
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: Whitney on July 02, 2009, 08:29:18 PM
Post by: Whitney on July 02, 2009, 08:29:18 PM
Quote from: "thiolsulfate"While I was there I moved some bibles to the "Magical Thinking" and "Science Fiction/Fantasy" section. It's like being a spy -- a super athe-agent.
I was at Barnes and Nobel yesterday. Other than not being able to find a single book on architecture they also had a TON of anti-science books in the science section. You know, those books that try to claim how science proves god even though anyone who understands science knows you can't use it to prove/disprove supernatural things (if we could then god wouldn't even be a question since we could then just point to it). So, that was a bit odd.
I also couldn't find a single book on architecture there (even though they had a whole row dedicated to interior decorating) and their philosophy section was only one section wide. What are they doing, only carrying books they thing any random person might read...maybe that's why the god books are in the science section; to get some unknwoing believer who is interested in science to buy it.
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: thiolsulfate on July 03, 2009, 05:24:43 AM
Post by: thiolsulfate on July 03, 2009, 05:24:43 AM
Ok, sorry to hijack my own thread but I have a proposition.
From here on out, whenever we enter a book store we should move at least one Bible, or Koran, or Book of Mormon etc. from the "Religion" section into "Fantasy" or "Magical Thinking" or "Occult."
From here on out, whenever we enter a book store we should move at least one Bible, or Koran, or Book of Mormon etc. from the "Religion" section into "Fantasy" or "Magical Thinking" or "Occult."
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: AlP on July 03, 2009, 05:47:42 AM
Post by: AlP on July 03, 2009, 05:47:42 AM
Lol, that's a fun idea =).
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: Sophus on July 03, 2009, 07:52:11 AM
Post by: Sophus on July 03, 2009, 07:52:11 AM
I'm game for it! :bananacolor:
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: Tanker on July 03, 2009, 09:39:34 AM
Post by: Tanker on July 03, 2009, 09:39:34 AM
Quote from: "thiolsulfate"Ok, sorry to hijack my own thread but I have a proposition.
From here on out, whenever we enter a book store we should move at least one Bible, or Koran, or Book of Mormon etc. from the "Religion" section into "Fantasy" or "Magical Thinking" or "Occult."
Way ahead of you.
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 03, 2009, 03:48:53 PM
Post by: curiosityandthecat on July 03, 2009, 03:48:53 PM
Been doing this for quite some time. This was at a Borders in West Virginia. Got out of there real damn quick after that, let me tell you.
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Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: Heretical Rants on July 05, 2009, 05:04:00 PM
Post by: Heretical Rants on July 05, 2009, 05:04:00 PM
Hey, I just picked up a whole boxful of out-of-print religious texts and holistic healing rituals.
The Old Testament according to Spike Milligan,
One Wind, Many Flames: Church Unity and the Diversity of the Churches,
Lectionary Worship Aids: Cycle B,
Unveiling Mary Magdalene,
Bad Girls of the Bible,
Won't You Let Him In? :An Advent Study for Adults,
The Service of Lights and The Great Light: Two Candle Lighting Services for the Christmas Season,
Advent 2002: The Coming King,
Six Presents from God,
etc.
Needless to say, I don't actually plan on reading any of them. The library was just throwing them out, believe it or not.
The Old Testament according to Spike Milligan,
One Wind, Many Flames: Church Unity and the Diversity of the Churches,
Lectionary Worship Aids: Cycle B,
Unveiling Mary Magdalene,
Bad Girls of the Bible,
Won't You Let Him In? :An Advent Study for Adults,
The Service of Lights and The Great Light: Two Candle Lighting Services for the Christmas Season,
Advent 2002: The Coming King,
Six Presents from God,
etc.
Needless to say, I don't actually plan on reading any of them. The library was just throwing them out, believe it or not.
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: Sophus on July 05, 2009, 06:25:31 PM
Post by: Sophus on July 05, 2009, 06:25:31 PM
QuoteNeedless to say, I don't actually plan on reading any of them. The library was just throwing them out, believe it or not.
I'm seriously in favor of the idea to sell every religious book (or any item really) that falls into our possession on ebay and donate all profit to the Richard Dawkins Foundation for Reason & Science. I probably have a few old ones too....
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: Heretical Rants on July 05, 2009, 10:16:09 PM
Post by: Heretical Rants on July 05, 2009, 10:16:09 PM
Actually, I was thinking of putting them with my wizard statues.
(double cookie points if you get the reference)
(double cookie points if you get the reference)
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: Hat on July 06, 2009, 05:45:03 PM
Post by: Hat on July 06, 2009, 05:45:03 PM
Quote from: "Heretical Rants"Bad Girls of the Bible,
I can't be the only person who went 'Wait, what?' at this.
I am, aren't I? D:
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: Heretical Rants on July 06, 2009, 06:10:59 PM
Post by: Heretical Rants on July 06, 2009, 06:10:59 PM
Quote from: "Hat"It's an actual book :satan:Quote from: "Heretical Rants"Bad Girls of the Bible,
I can't be the only person who went 'Wait, what?' at this.
I am, aren't I? D:
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: Ihateyoumike on July 06, 2009, 11:59:56 PM
Post by: Ihateyoumike on July 06, 2009, 11:59:56 PM
Quote from: "Heretical Rants"It's an actual book :satan:
Is the EIC Hugh M. Hefner?
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: Heretical Rants on July 07, 2009, 01:38:49 AM
Post by: Heretical Rants on July 07, 2009, 01:38:49 AM
It was written by Liz Curtis Higgs.
She also wrote Unveiling Mary Magdalene.
The first half reads like a novel, and the second half is all scripture/explanations.
She also wrote Unveiling Mary Magdalene.
The first half reads like a novel, and the second half is all scripture/explanations.
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: HeathenBumbleBee on July 17, 2009, 12:46:03 AM
Post by: HeathenBumbleBee on July 17, 2009, 12:46:03 AM
Quote from: "thiolsulfate"Ok, sorry to hijack my own thread but I have a proposition.
From here on out, whenever we enter a book store we should move at least one Bible, or Koran, or Book of Mormon etc. from the "Religion" section into "Fantasy" or "Magical Thinking" or "Occult."
I always sneak Bibles over into the "christian fiction" section. -devilish snicker-
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: Ninteen45 on July 17, 2009, 06:53:35 PM
Post by: Ninteen45 on July 17, 2009, 06:53:35 PM
I've timed myself. 13 seconds.
4 to find the bible, 4 to wedge it in the fiction and 5 to walk out like nothing happened.
We should make this a sport.
4 to find the bible, 4 to wedge it in the fiction and 5 to walk out like nothing happened.
We should make this a sport.
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: MommaSquid on July 17, 2009, 08:06:29 PM
Post by: MommaSquid on July 17, 2009, 08:06:29 PM
Quote from: "thiolsulfate"Ok, sorry to hijack my own thread but I have a proposition.
From here on out, whenever we enter a book store we should move at least one Bible, or Koran, or Book of Mormon etc. from the "Religion" section into "Fantasy" or "Magical Thinking" or "Occult."
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Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: Heretical Rants on July 18, 2009, 04:03:51 AM
Post by: Heretical Rants on July 18, 2009, 04:03:51 AM
I checked, and my bookstore doesn't even sell Bibles.
Mountain towns, eh?
I beat your record, though, Nineteen45.
0 seconds.
Mountain towns, eh?
I beat your record, though, Nineteen45.
0 seconds.
Title: Re: FREE BIBLES!
Post by: Pineapple on July 18, 2009, 06:47:03 AM
Post by: Pineapple on July 18, 2009, 06:47:03 AM
My school library had bibles available and they also sold them during the book fair. :P