In predominantly Muslim countries - depending upon the form of government - being found with a Bible in one's possession could lead to death. In countries like North Korea, you would be sent to prison. In most Western countries, there are no consequences to having/reading The Bible anywhere. See related link for banned books worldwide:
The Bible is used in Mass during the Liturgy of the Word. An Old Testament reading, some psalms, a New Testament reading and a Gospel reading all come from the Bible at this point of the mass. At other points in the mass there are references that come from the Bible, like at the consecration and some prayers.
British people respect laws and disciplines because there are consequences if they don't, there are consequences. Many citizens of countries other than Britain follow their countries rules.
Most countries that are Islamic, including Afghanistan, have banned the Bible. Other countries where the Bible is banned include North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Iran, and Iraq.
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Matthew 28 v 19
Buddhists may read The Bible and other religious and philosophical books in order to understand other religions. It is however no different than reading any other book of philosophy. They do not see it as "the truth" or an authority on life skills.
The person reading the book at a wedding in a church is typically called a reader or a lector. They are responsible for reading passages from the Bible or other appropriate literature during the ceremony.
Large budget deficits can lead to future problems with other countries that result because we are in debt to them.
Praying to God entails reading Bible scriptures and worshiping with fellow believers in churches and other designated places.
In America as well as many European countries, the fine for shoplifting is usually a fine or community service. However, in many Middle Eastern countries, you can have your finger or hand cut of it caught shoplifting.
You can communicate with people in other countries, and you can gain interest and knowledge through reading books in other languages too.
In many countries, the Bible, or parts thereof, was used as a school book. Sometimes the Bible was read as a religious book with ethical lessons and other times it was read as a historic piece of literature.