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Originally Posted by Mr Mephisto
OK. Well, I'm not familiar with the Torah, but I suspect the Jewish faith also frowns upon theft?
Having said that, I'm not sure if it's considered theft as I believe the Gideons (who place many if not most hotel room Bibles) expect people to take them with them.
Can't say it's something I've ever really thought about. I don't study the Bible.
Mr Mephisto
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I think what he means is that the Bible is not considered sacred to a Jew. Stealing is considered wrong pretty much EVERYWHERE, but it's normally considered worse to steal something that is recognized as sacred.
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