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The Admiral · 03-13-2003, 03:04 PM

I have a question for those who live in countries other than the U.S. or for U.S. citizens who have traveled widely. Although I have traveled a good bit myself it has been mostly within the U.S.

As most of you probably know, it is all but impossible to find a hotel or motel room in this country that does not contain a Bible. It is not unusual to find it lying open on the pillow when you check in. Does this occur in countries other than the U.S.?

The Admiral

Treacle Worshipper · 03-13-2003, 03:21 PM

You usually find Bibles in hotel rooms in western Europe (where I've travelled), left by the Gideons. I assume you also find them in hotels in Britain (never stayed in one), but I know you find them in hospital bedside cabinets in the UK, also courtesy of the Gideons. I also found one in my chest of drawers in hall when I arrived at university.
I have never seen one laid out on a bed open tho'; I tend to come across them when putting things in cupboards.
TW

The Admiral · 03-13-2003, 03:28 PM

Treacle

Thank you for your reply. I have a motive for this inquiry and your information is very much of interest to me.

The Admiral

alek0 · 03-13-2003, 05:00 PM

I have found one in Japan

They also had some buddhist texts, too. Didn't observe any in Europe or UK or Australia, so I suppose it is not that common there. And no bible in Singapore, India, or mainland China

WinAce · 03-13-2003, 05:43 PM

I usually leave a bookmark at the nastier genocidal parts and highlight the relevant verses with red marker.

Sabine Grant · 03-14-2003, 04:11 AM

Salut the Admiral... I have found ,usualy in the drawer in a night table, a Gideons Bible in France.
In Italy, hotels which catter to Americans, frequently have a Bible laying on the night table or in the drawer. However I have not seen any in remote hotels which have no touristic appeal.

Soul Invictus · 03-14-2003, 06:06 AM

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Originally posted by The Admiral
Treacle

Thank you for your reply. I have a motive for this inquiry and your information is very much of interest to me.

The Admiral

What are we up to now, Admiral? I smell something abrew!

Treacle Worshipper · 03-14-2003, 06:59 AM

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Originally posted by The Admiral
Treacle

Thank you for your reply. I have a motive for this inquiry and your information is very much of interest to me.

The Admiral

You're welcome, Admiral.
I was wondering the same as Soul Invictus. Do you care to share your motives with us?
TW

DoubleDutchy · 03-14-2003, 08:00 AM

I never found one in Switzerland or Italy. I sometimes did in Germany.

oriecat · 03-14-2003, 08:06 AM

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Originally posted by The Admiral
It is not unusual to find it lying open on the pillow when you check in.

Really? Wow, I have never seen that.

03-13-2003, 03:04 PM	#1
The Admiral Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Racine, Wi. USA Posts: 768	The Bible I have a question for those who live in countries other than the U.S. or for U.S. citizens who have traveled widely. Although I have traveled a good bit myself it has been mostly within the U.S. As most of you probably know, it is all but impossible to find a hotel or motel room in this country that does not contain a Bible. It is not unusual to find it lying open on the pillow when you check in. Does this occur in countries other than the U.S.? The Admiral

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03-13-2003, 03:21 PM	#2
Treacle Worshipper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 931	You usually find Bibles in hotel rooms in western Europe (where I've travelled), left by the Gideons. I assume you also find them in hotels in Britain (never stayed in one), but I know you find them in hospital bedside cabinets in the UK, also courtesy of the Gideons. I also found one in my chest of drawers in hall when I arrived at university. I have never seen one laid out on a bed open tho'; I tend to come across them when putting things in cupboards. TW

03-13-2003, 03:28 PM	#3
The Admiral Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Racine, Wi. USA Posts: 768	Treacle Thank you for your reply. I have a motive for this inquiry and your information is very much of interest to me. The Admiral

03-13-2003, 05:00 PM	#4
alek0 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 640	I have found one in Japan They also had some buddhist texts, too. Didn't observe any in Europe or UK or Australia, so I suppose it is not that common there. And no bible in Singapore, India, or mainland China

03-13-2003, 05:43 PM	#5
WinAce Beloved Deceased Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Carrboro, NC Posts: 1,539	I usually leave a bookmark at the nastier genocidal parts and highlight the relevant verses with red marker.

03-14-2003, 04:11 AM	#6
Sabine Grant Talk Freethought Staff Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 32,364	Salut the Admiral... I have found ,usualy in the drawer in a night table, a Gideons Bible in France. In Italy, hotels which catter to Americans, frequently have a Bible laying on the night table or in the drawer. However I have not seen any in remote hotels which have no touristic appeal.

03-14-2003, 08:00 AM	#9
DoubleDutchy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Switzerland Posts: 889	I never found one in Switzerland or Italy. I sometimes did in Germany.

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