[Constitutions Grandchild]

Just asking, as maybe someone will know the answer, but how does one dispose of a Bible that is not intact anymore or is not allowed to be used (as in this case)?

I've heard that worn American flags are to be burned, as are the palms blessed at Easter and distributed to the parishioners/members. But what is the respectful means of disposing of worn or un-needed Bibles?

The one thing (maybe the only thing) I have learned about our military is the word “respect”. That's not to say they always live up to it or are shown it, but the stated goal is to “respect” authority. I somehow (knowing how much a part ethics and morality is stressed at OCS) suspect that this was not an un-researched method of disposing of the banned bibles.

I'm not going to comment on the proselytizing or the cause of the rejection of holy scripture, but rather the practical necessity of showing respect for the Divine Beatific Vision.

[ravingnutter]

I’ve heard some say “Treat it like a family member and bury it with a prayer service”, especially if it has been blessed by a priest. Others say to burn it or recycle it.

[jonatron]

"Just asking, as maybe someone will know the answer, but how does one dispose of a Bible that is not intact anymore or is not allowed to be used (as in this case)?"

I've been told that in the jewish tradition, they are put in a container and buried - Not burned.