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Because fundamentalist religions, or any other kind of absolutist ideology, impairs the brain's ability to engage in critical thinking and causes people under it's influence to behave in an irrational manner.
Specifically, Gideons (like many other fundamentalist Christians) believe that anyone not who does share their exact set of religious beliefs is doomed to eternal damnation. Therefore, they try to convert other people to their religion to "save" them from this imagined fate. Gideons do this specifically by leaving Bibles in hotel rooms, under the belief that travelers are outside of their comfort zone and therefor are more vulnerable/receptive to their message.
In reality, this desire to convert everyone to their belief system is a psychological defense mechanism designed to reassure themselves that their beliefs are correct and to insulate themselves from opposing opinions and factual information that contradicts their ideology.
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When was Gideons International created?
Gideons International was created in 1899.
What are the people called that put bibles in hotels?
The Bibles are given out by the Gideons.
What do the Gideons believe about the Bible?
The Gideons believe that the Bible is the inspired, infallible, inerrant word of God.
What are gideonites?
gideons chosen army
Why is gideons called gideons?
Because, like Gideon, two ordinary men set out to accomplish a mighty work commissioned by God.
What is the difference between the Holy Bible and the Gideons Bible?
There is an international organization that puts copies of the Bible in each hotel room, all over the world. The organization is called "The Gideons". It is the regular Holy Bible, but the cover will say, usually, "placed by The Gideons".
What actors and actresses appeared in A Gift from the Gideons - 2012?
The cast of A Gift from the Gideons - 2012 includes: Chad Chesmark as Luke Milka Chesmark as Tamara
Do Gideons believe God is Jesus?
The Gideons are not actually a denomination of Christianity, but a Christian organization officially called "Gideons International" whose mission is to spread the word of God by handing out Bibles to people who might never otherwise encounter it. So the Gideons don't have specific beliefs (like whether Jesus is completely God or if he was something else) and can come from a variety of denominations. However, most Christians do believe that Jesus is God, so most Gideons are probably going to believe that, too. I hope that answered your question.
How much are the annual memberships dues for Gideons?
To renew membership for 2014, the cost is $60 per year for Gideons; $30 per year for Auxiliary members.
Where is a picture of the Gideons symbol?
See their website at the link below.
WHO WROTE THE Gideon Bible?
The Gideon Bible is not written by a single author but is usually a King James Version of the Bible, which is a translation of the Christian Bible. The Gideon's International organization distributes these Bibles for free in hotels and other locations around the world.
What color is the police gideons Bibles?
green
