sixpence Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 So this past weekend my atheist friend gave me a Bible she was gifted as a kid (she was going to get rid of it and did not feel it was very reverent to just throw it out, so I agreed to take it). Anyway, I just thought it was odd that it had a downward pointing pentagram on the front with other symbols within it (I can't really tell what they are?) Is this something normal?? It as has three letters under the star (Greek??), O, something that looks like a hybrid of a lowercase a and e, S. The inside just says its an authorized KJV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisa Marie Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) All KJVs are weird and icky. :) But what does the publishing info say? Can you find an ISBN number? Edited January 23, 2013 by Basilisa Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpence Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 So I figured out that it is an Order of the Eastern Star bible!!! (masonic!) Next question: what to do with it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Burn it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 So I figured out that it is an Order of the Eastern Star bible!!! (masonic!) Next question: what to do with it? I knew an older woman from the nursing home who was a member of the OES. I'd ask a priest what you should do with it. I'm leaning towards burning it and burying the ashes but it could be scandalous if someone witnesses you burning a Bible. :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groo the Wanderer Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 burn it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpence Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 Burn it. I knew an older woman from the nursing home who was a member of the OES. I'd ask a priest what you should do with it. I'm leaning towards burning it and burying the ashes but it could be scandalous if someone witnesses you burning a Bible. :unsure: burn it while that actually seems like a reasonable option, the cover is plastic and I'm not quite sure I want to inhale plastic fumes today?? Does it sounds reasonable to remove the cover and burn the rest? :idontknow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 So I figured out that it is an Order of the Eastern Star bible!!! (masonic!) Next question: what to do with it? Ah, that was my first reaction. :hehe: Those Masons, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 while that actually seems like a reasonable option, the cover is plastic and I'm not quite sure I want to inhale plastic fumes today?? Does it sounds reasonable to remove the cover and burn the rest? :idontknow: Seems unlikely that the little bit of plastic from the cover would be particularly harmful. You could do it outside though, and stand back a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisa Marie Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Yeah, burning and burying is the most respectful way to get rid of a bible. It doesn't sound like a lot of plastic, so that should just smolder. My siblings and I burned more things than we should have in our backyard. That much plastic won't hurt you. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpence Posted January 23, 2013 Author Share Posted January 23, 2013 oky doky we will see how it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhuturePriest Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Burning things is fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra Little Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 get rid of it as fast as you can... i thought burning it was a great idea. Yeah, burning and burying is the most respectful way to get rid of a bible. It doesn't sound like a lot of plastic, so that should just smolder. My siblings and I burned more things than we should have in our backyard. That much plastic won't hurt you. :) it's a masonic bible. why in the heck do we have to be reverent about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisa Marie Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 So what if it's got masonic symbols on it? It's still the bible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 We might call it a pre-defaced Bible. Sad stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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