Burning the Bible

[Jackalope]

I think the proponents of burning a bible may have several qualifications for such an act even by your standards.....

No doubt there may be more qualifications / motivations.

I myself have not burned a bible, nor would I care to do so as a political / anti-religious statement. The only case where I can imagine doing so would be if I needed a fire, and I needed tinder and nothing else suitable was available.

As a frequent wilderness backpacker, I often find myself needing a fire - though I cannot imagine having a bible in my possession. I make a point of not packing things with little use. The extra weight is murder on long uphill stretches of trail.

Added: I did see on one website on wilderness survival where someone suggested including scripture in a survival kit, both for inspiration, and as emergency tinder. I thought it was an interesting and practical perspective from a theist - though he obviously valued scripture, the book itself was only paper and ink, and suitable for re-purposing in a time of need.