RE: [at-l] Bibles

["Sebastian Gard" <gard@scansoft.com>]

I don't know for sure, but I'll bet the bibles are not there as a means of
forcing stuff down your throat. Many of us find strength and wisdom in the
Bible, and consider it a joy to find one sitting around. On a hike, that
serendipity is an extra blessing. Those bibles are probably there for
Christians. Leaving an unattended bible in a shelter is not really an
effective means of evangelism - well, at least not as effective as starting
a fire. ;)

I'm glad that you were able to find some use for one of the bibles. Keeping
warm is important, and the bible can keep us warm in many ways. I'm sure
somebody will leave a replacement one there. Best wishes.

Questions for the list: Is there a directory of places near the trail for
worship? Are there any official ministries on the trail?


-Sebastian


-----Original Message-----
From: owner-at-l@backcountry.net [mailto:owner-at-l@backcountry.net]On
Behalf Of KCF
Sent: Friday, October 29, 1999 10:26 PM
To: At-l
Subject: [at-l] Bibles


>You forgot us--I'm not the only pastor on the trail.  I think I can
>speak for the rest and say pack a Bible.>Turtle
>

One of the things that bothered me most on my attempted through hike was the
number of bibles in the shelters,,,,It was Awful,,,of course one did come in
handy to light a fire in the pouring down rain! I go out to hike to get away
from those bible thumpers. I don't force my religion down their throats and
they should not force theirs down mine! Well,,,I thought I'd stir the
pot,,,KC aka Pagan War Eagle


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