Walmart doesn't carry Catholic Bibles here.

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I live in an area where there are many Catholics, yet Walmart doesn’t carry a single Catholic Bible–though there are a few authorized versions. There are many Protestant versions, however. Is this because Catholics tend to buy their Bibles at Catholic stores, do you think? I’ve bought Catholic Bibles in a few places, but never, oddly, at the local Catholic store–but maybe I’m the exception. The bookstores here stock Catholic Bibles, and even some (non-Catholic) Christian bookstores do, too.

To Catholics and non-Catholics - Is your particular denomination predominant in your area? Does the local Walmart carry a version of the Bible that your church uses?
 
It’s the same here in the South. There was a time that I would walk into Christian bookstores and ask where the Catholic Bibles were. Once, they were in the cult section. I asked why this was, and the lady said “Sir, you live in the Baptist Bible Belt”

I simply responded “Okay then, thanks” and walked out.

You have to go to a Catholic bookstore, church, or online to get things that are for Catholics. Sometimes, very few however, will you find anything Catholic in Christian stores down here, let alone Walmart.
 
Walmart, KMART and all the other marts only sell things that people buy. If Catholics bought a lot of Bibles, Walmart would stock them. It’s just that simple.

Of the top ten translations of the English Bible sold in the USA year after year, none of them are Catholic editions. In fact, there is in the USA a Spanish translation that outsells any of the English Catholic translations.

If you don’t believe me, just type “Bible” in ebay, scroll through the listings and see how many of the hits are Catholic Bibles. It’s usually about one out of every 50 Bibles for sale on ebay.

I have a lot of Bibles in my collection, probably over 100 different translations and editions. Among them are 4 or 5 Catholic editions. It is harder to find a particular edition of a Catholic Bible --when you are looking for something in particular as opposed to just any edition. For example, I would like to buy a D/R translation in the orig. spelling. I have been looking for many months and haven’t found anything on the used market and only one source new (on the internet). The web site of this source is crude and the price is high. It’s not too hard to find the chandler revision of the D/R I know but the 16th century spelling is practically non-existant unless you want to spend a lot of money.
 
Suggestion-Purchase your bible from the Walmart online and have it delivered to your local walmart for pick-up. That should help take some of the snark out of it. 😉
 
Same here, but honestly I really don’t care as my fiance and I have decided we’re no longer giong to support walmart so it really doesn’t matter. I’d suggest looking at Amazon, or (in support of a local Catholic store) www.inhisname.com
 
kalt said:
I live in an area where there are many Catholics, yet Walmart doesn’t carry a single Catholic Bible–though there are a few authorized versions. There are many Protestant versions, however. Is this because Catholics tend to buy their Bibles at Catholic stores, do you think? I’ve bought Catholic Bibles in a few places, but never, oddly, at the local Catholic store–but maybe I’m the exception. The bookstores here stock Catholic Bibles, and even some (non-Catholic) Christian bookstores do, too.

To Catholics and non-Catholics - Is your particular denomination predominant in your area? Does the local Walmart carry a version of the Bible that your church uses?
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It would never have occurred to me to look for a Bible at Walmart. I have no idea whether they carry them or not. I was always under the impression that they just carry the top ten fiction and top ten non-fiction books, and that’s it.

When I’m buying Bibles in bulk for a class, I go to the Canadian Bible Society, and when I’m buying just one as a gift or for personal use, I go to my local Catholic bookstore.
 
I know what you mean. I’m in Northern Louisiana, which I think is in the Bible Belt. Southern La is almost completely Catholic (Cajun country, you know) but up here it’s a bit different. We’ve got a local Catholic store that is owned by a middle class Catholic family. Very nice place. The Diocese recommends that all the parishioners go there to get pro-catholic items. I bought a Catholic Bible, an elegant cross for a family member, and a DVD on the life of Karol Watjyla. (Pope John Paul the second) The store has a yearly Christmas raffle. Anyone who signs up can win a prize for free. I signed up and ended up winning a nice lawn ornament of an angel and some sort of prayer. It was valued at $150. :eek:

It seems like most of the posters in this thread mention a local catholic store. You should have one around if you do some research. (If you live in a rural part of the country, you may not, though)
 
Jon_Hus said:
Walmart, KMART and all the other marts only sell things that people buy. If Catholics bought a lot of Bibles, Walmart would stock them. It’s just that simple.

Of the top ten translations of the English Bible sold in the USA year after year, none of them are Catholic editions. In fact, there is in the USA a Spanish translation that outsells any of the English Catholic translations.

If you don’t believe me, just type “Bible” in ebay, scroll through the listings and see how many of the hits are Catholic Bibles. It’s usually about one out of every 50 Bibles for sale on ebay.

I have a lot of Bibles in my collection, probably over 100 different translations and editions. Among them are 4 or 5 Catholic editions. It is harder to find a particular edition of a Catholic Bible --when you are looking for something in particular as opposed to just any edition. For example, I would like to buy a D/R translation in the orig. spelling. I have been looking for many months and haven’t found anything on the used market and only one source new (on the internet). The web site of this source is crude and the price is high. It’s not too hard to find the chandler revision of the D/R I know but the 16th century spelling is practically non-existant unless you want to spend a lot of money.
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Catholics DO buy Bibles. Walmart does stock what the majority of people buy. If you add up all the Christian denominations and non denominational churches, there are more of people in those churches than there are in the Catholic Church, in America. Walmart does not cater to all people but to those they have identified as their target group. Same as with any other product in their stores.
Catholics will buy any version of the Bible, as long as it has all the books in it of course. The Bible is a Catholic book. Protestants decided they did not like part of it and took it out. So its not so much that Walmart does not sell Catholic Bibles as much as they just sell 90% of the Catholic Bible.
As a Catholic, if I need another Bible I wouldn’t go to walmart. I’d get one at Church, online or at a Catholic Book store. I doubt I will need another anytime soon as between my wife and I, I believe we have 4 or 5 Bibles. We may have given one away.
 
I live in a heavily Catholic area, but I’ve never seen a Catholic Bible at either of the 2 Walmarts (yes, there are 2 within 10 minutes of my house) near me, and I have looked. They carry the KJV, NIV (of course! I read somewhere that NIV is the most popular translation), The Message, and I think (maybe) the New Living Translation. Luckily, I have a Catholic store right across the street, and the Christian bookstore about 15 minutes away also carries some Catholic bibles, if for some reason I have to have a new Bible and the Catholic store isn’t open (unlikely, since I have about 10 of them!),

In Christ,

Ellen
 
ALLGIRLS said:
I live in a heavily Catholic area, but I’ve never seen a Catholic Bible at either of the 2 Walmarts (yes, there are 2 within 10 minutes of my house) near me, and I have looked. They carry the KJV, NIV (of course! I read somewhere that NIV is the most popular translation), The Message, and I think (maybe) the New Living Translation. Luckily, I have a Catholic store right across the street, and the Christian bookstore about 15 minutes away also carries some Catholic bibles, if for some reason I have to have a new Bible and the Catholic store isn’t open (unlikely, since I have about 10 of them!),

In Christ,

Ellen
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That’s it exactly. They have Protestant versions (incomplete Catholic Bibles, for those who prefer to think of it that way. ;)) for “meaning” this that and the other thing. Bibles for women. Bibles for men. (Who knew they came in genders? LOL) They even have Spanish language Bibles, but not Catholic Spanish Bibles, and most Spanish people here are Catholic!

I think there’s more to it with Walmart than the bottom line. They won’t carry certain videos, regardless of how many they would sell, so I don’t think I’m too far off on this guess. With Walmart it’s not always about the bottom line. Remember, this is the company that routinely discrimated against women. If it were always about the bottom line and not about some agenda, the best person for the job would have been chosen --and women wouldn’t have won their case.
 
Same here at Walmart. Also our local Barnes & Noble is lacking both Catholic bibles & authors. So the majority of my book buying is online.
 
Jon_Hus said:
Walmart, KMART and all the other marts only sell things that people buy. If Catholics bought a lot of Bibles, Walmart would stock them. It’s just that simple.
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Well, I just can’t argue with that.

Sad as it is, a few years ago I wouldn’t have realized Catholic bibles are different.
 
It’s hard to find anything Lutheran either outside of buying from the respective Synod’s publishing arm, Amazon (hit or miss) and maybe a local Christian bookstore. I think of it has to do with Zondervan having such a big influence in the market. It’s probably true with Roman Catholic publications as well.
 
Same here at Walmart. Also our local Barnes & Noble is lacking both Catholic bibles & authors. So the majority of my book buying is online.
 
kalt said:
I To Catholics and non-Catholics - Is your particular denomination predominant in your area? Does the local Walmart carry a version of the Bible that your church uses?
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I asked this question a while back where we used to live and was told many Walmarts the news-book-magazine stand is a concession, and the buying is not done by Walmart but through a local publisher’s rep, that goes for the magazines at the check-out as well, and there is a package that contains a certain mix of titles, and they choose among different packages according to the demographics of their shoppers. I have seen Catholic bibles here, but in Spanish which makes sense. Our B&N on the other hand has a good selection of Catholic bibles in most approved translations and various levels of quality, binding etc.
 
I’d never buy a Bible at a Wal-Mart if I could buy it from a bookstore instead, especially an independent bookstore.
 
Jon_Hus said:
Walmart, KMART and all the other marts only sell things that people buy. If Catholics bought a lot of Bibles, Walmart would stock them. It’s just that simple.

Of the top ten translations of the English Bible sold in the USA year after year, none of them are Catholic editions. In fact, there is in the USA a Spanish translation that outsells any of the English Catholic translations.

If you don’t believe me, just type “Bible” in ebay, scroll through the listings and see how many of the hits are Catholic Bibles. It’s usually about one out of every 50 Bibles for sale on ebay.

I have a lot of Bibles in my collection, probably over 100 different translations and editions. Among them are 4 or 5 Catholic editions. It is harder to find a particular edition of a Catholic Bible --when you are looking for something in particular as opposed to just any edition. For example, I would like to buy a D/R translation in the orig. spelling. I have been looking for many months and haven’t found anything on the used market and only one source new (on the internet). The web site of this source is crude and the price is high. It’s not too hard to find the chandler revision of the D/R I know but the 16th century spelling is practically non-existant unless you want to spend a lot of money.
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You state “If you don’t believe me, just type “Bible” in eBay, scroll through the listings and see how many of the hits are Catholic Bibles. It’s usually about one out of every 50 Bibles for sale on eBay”. So what does this prove? Catholics are holding on to their Bibles, isn’t that a good thing? 😉
 
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