Why is there a Bible in every hotel room in us?

Whenever new hotels would open in town, a member of the organization would meet with the managers and present them with a free copy of the Bible. They would then offer to furnish every room of the hotel with a copy. By the 1920s, the name Gideon had become synonymous with the free Bible distribution.

What religion puts Bibles in hotels?

evangelical Christian
Gideons International, the evangelical Christian organization that provides the scriptures, donated more than 1.4 million Bibles to hotels around the world between June 2018 and May 2019 alone, according to chief program advancement officer Sam Siple. Of those, nearly 650,000 were in the United States.

Why are there Bibles in hotel rooms suicide?

Well, the short answer is because they get them for free from Gideons International. The society was founded in 1899 by two traveling businessmen in Wisconsin. In addition to hotels, the Society brings bibles to hospitals, prison, and military bases.

Why do hotels and motels have Bibles?

The Gideons International left the first Bible in a hotel room in Superior, Montana, after a group of traveling salesmen thought it would be a great way to bring peace and comfort to lonely travelers. Since beginning their ministry in 1899, the Gideons have placed over 2 billion Bibles in hotel rooms and other venues.

Can I steal a Bible from a hotel?

Absolutely, you not only can take the Gideon Bible from your hotel room, the Gideons International organization actively encourages it, as Quora User answered.

Who pays for the Bibles in hotel rooms?

According to the LA Times, Gideon International spends approximately $100 million a year on distributing Bibles to all of the different locations (not just hotels). In case you were not clear, hotels do not pay for the Bibles. The Bibles are “provided through donations from church offerings and individuals.”