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What is a popular book that everyone buys but nobody reads? (midwest.social)

submitted 2 years ago by Lanky_Pomegranate530@midwest.social to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] redballooon@lemm.ee 10 points 2 years ago (1 child)

When you celebrate a life event in church you go home with a new Bible.

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[–] RoquetteQueen@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Really? I've been to weddings and funerals and baptisms in churches and never have I been offered a bible. Maybe it's a local thing?

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[–] atlasraven31@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago

Count yourself lucky. If you want one, any church would be happy to provide.

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