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Originally Posted by mi2az

if you write something or talk on something and your audience are knowledgeable religious Jews, then yes.

Thank you, I will keep that in mind in this thread.

I know you would not throw the Bible on the ground, but would you lay on the ground using the floor as a table reading the bible ? That is a no-no in Judaism, It is not even suppose to touch the floor.

I do not own a Bible, though I have read it (and many other religious works) as a cultural and historical reference. Putting any book on the floor would not occur to me, whether or not it was considered sacred by a particular cultural group. The floor is not the place for books.

As to the oh-so-casual Bible readers you mentioned who did think that the floor was the place for books, I suspect that they may have good intent, but completely lack any idea that the printed message of their religion should be treated as an icon. Perhaps they are focusing on the message itself and ignoring the medium, which to them is perishable and disposable and not of importance?

Also, that is why real Religious Jews walk to Synagogue on Shabbot and not drive a car.

What would a religious Jew do if they did not live within walking distance of a Synagogue?

I hope that's not too much information for you. I can get off track sometimes.

Thank you, your time is appreciated!