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adolfo123
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why do people sell the bible … why can they scacrifice the printing price for people to come into the church???
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dancny
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there are places to get a bible for free. Military members can often get a free bible from their Chaplin. Some churches give away bibles. Our CCD program just gave all of our 7th and 8th grade students a bible and a catechism.
However, there are companies that have to pay bills and workers. There are people who have to eat and feed their families. If they gave away all the bibles they printed they may not stay in business long. Ever since Guttenberg printed his bible they have been sold in order to sustain the business. As many print shops were on church property in the middle ages, Thomas Caxton for instance, the proceeds also supported church programs.
The word of God is sold so that other works of God may continue and the word may be spread.
However, there are companies that have to pay bills and workers. There are people who have to eat and feed their families. If they gave away all the bibles they printed they may not stay in business long. Ever since Guttenberg printed his bible they have been sold in order to sustain the business. As many print shops were on church property in the middle ages, Thomas Caxton for instance, the proceeds also supported church programs.
The word of God is sold so that other works of God may continue and the word may be spread.
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Highwayhound
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This school year I purchased paperback bibles for all my 20students. Catholic Direct had them for sale at $4.50 (if I remember right). A steal of a price it was (almost a violation of the 8th commandment). Such a good deal I paid the bill myself and did not submit it for reimbursement.
Also, the word of God is made available through daily mass throughout most of the world.
God bless
Also, the word of God is made available through daily mass throughout most of the world.
God bless
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atassina
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At one time I had no money for the Sunday collection; I did not donate. I continued to attend Mass. I felt lousy. Nobody required me to pay for the liturgy. It was free. Nobody will require anybody to pay for the Bible, the word of God. Go to any rectory and you will receive a Bible for free-- just do not expect a certain edition, a certain cover, a certain type or page style. The word of God is free for all.
People who sell Bibles do not sell the word of God. Rather, they sell books, the Bible, that cater to our individual tastes. Bibles with leather covers, Bibles with commentaries, with gold edges, with red letters, with sacred paintings, Bibles with thumb indexes and so on and so forth. This is reasonable and expected. Selling books is not a violation of the Gospel, rather it is a practical necessity of life.
People who sell Bibles do not sell the word of God. Rather, they sell books, the Bible, that cater to our individual tastes. Bibles with leather covers, Bibles with commentaries, with gold edges, with red letters, with sacred paintings, Bibles with thumb indexes and so on and so forth. This is reasonable and expected. Selling books is not a violation of the Gospel, rather it is a practical necessity of life.
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