Religion is a multi-billion dollar industry - Why aren't ALL bibles free?

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I completely agree with you, all Bibles should be free!...Show more

Indeed you are right. Religion feeds off people's fears and trepidation. They cultivate the Stockholm Syndrome within their own community. I have no problem with people having a set of beliefs and principles, but organized religion I can do without. Fear-mongering is a very lucrative business. That's why bibles aren't free. I believe it was L. Ron Hubbard who stated that the fastest way to get rich without paying any taxes is to start your new religion. Personally, I think the government should charge all churches and private universities property taxes....Show more

I agree with you. I'm a Jehovah's Witness and have placed plenty of literature free to ones who are really interested.
All our publications are paid for via donations made by the Witnesses.
I went to a second hand store the other day and saw the prices they were selling old Bibles at and was just amazed. Even some of the Christian bookshops are a little over the top with their prices on a basic pocket Bible.
Jesus threw sellers out of the temple, kind of makes you wonder way he would like to say to those doing the selling today......Show more

Many Bibles are free. One thing you probably don't know though is that the majority (if not all) those who own the publishing rights to the Bible use every penny to fund their operations and charities and are not-for-profit organizations. Most genuine churches utilize the funds donated in various charities and other ministries...any good church has complete transparency in financial matters, so feel free to check on this if you think it's not factual.

"Religion" can be a millionaires club, but that is not synonomous with "Christianity", and in fact Jesus despised religions of His day (still does) and looks at the heart of a man rather than the works....Show more

not all bibles are free because some are a special type of bible. For example some are used for bible study. These type of bibles are more expensive to produce and it also takes longer.
some bibles are free. I have gotten free bibles before.
They aren't fancy but it's the word of God....Show more