OK, to keep this within the bounds of newton-related, and to avoid a
theological discussion ...
To make an electronic copy (newtonbook) of any written work requires express
permission from whomsoever owns the copyright to that work, period. It is
known as 'electronic distribution', even if the only one it is distributed
to is yourself for your own use, and it is illegal without permission.
No, no one 'owns' the Bible per se. However, there is copyright ownership
of particular translations, and even over particular publications of
translations. This is fact, like it or not.
How you choose to deal with the legalities of this is your own personal
moral choice.
Paul Nuernberger
> From: Thomas Cherry <jceaser_at_mac.com>
>
> Yes, but to some people this thing we talk about is not just a thing, it is
> the thing. To many people, you can not own the bible. The question I have
> is can anyone own the bible, regardless of who translates it.
>
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