Can I Bring a Study Bible to Basic Training?

I'm going to basic training at Fort Benning and am wondering if I'll be allowed to keep my NKJV Study Bible when I get there. It's a little big - about 2500 pages - heavy and definately not like those relatively small Bibles you see in motels and whatnot. I want to bring it specifically because:

1) I don't agree with other versions of the Bible (New Revised Standard Version, New International Version, etc)

2) I find the language of the King James Version to be a bit difficult to get through. It is definately beautiful in some ways, but not a very good reading Bible in my opinion.

So do you think I'd be able to bring my own Bible without getting it confiscated?

i don't see how they could confiscate it

bandit - in context "kill" means murdering. the bible makes a clear distinction between murdering and warfare

annie

oh they best let you bring your own personal Bible or you can contact me and i'll go to bat for you! i'm serious.

iamct01

Bring it, if it is thick enough it might slow down a bullet.

The Dude

There's no such thing as an atheist during combat. The religious person in the platoon is usually the one everyone turns to for divine intervention when things are looking grim. They will embrace it not confiscate it. Good luck over there and God bless.

Whick

If you're partial to the NKJV translation I would recommend getting a pocket size version. It may not have all the side notes, concordance etc., but it will be easy to carry around and store. Also, I've found that I get my best studying done when I'm not necessarily reading the commentary that many Study Bibles have in them, so it can be refreshing just to read the text (without commentary). However, like most people have said, you probably won't have much time to spend reading.

Best of luck.

monster23

Yes, you can bring it. There was many people I went to boot with that were able to keep all different types of religious readings.

In fact, we were all given Gideons Bibles whether we were Christian or not!

ngfhorn

Your Bible won't be confiscated but you probably should look for a smaller version. You will probably have to leave it with your personal belongings (clothing, etc) because it will be too large to be convenient for you to march with when you do go to church. Honestly, the less you stand out, the better in Basic Training so go ahead and get a smaller version and have your family bring you your beloved version when you graduate basic. This way you won't have to "explain" yourself if they see you have this huge Bible because drill sergeants are not interested in hearing anything other than YES DRILL SERGEANT! :-) Good luck and stay safe!!

rickinnocal

Yes, you can bring it, but I wouldn't look forward to much time to read it. Were I you I'd look at bringing something like a small pocket version of the New Testament that you can keep in a pocket and bring out when you have a short break.

Richard

cajunbaby

yes u can and benning is so pretty u will love it

CuriousDave

You can find the Official Army Digi Camo - NIV Army Digi Camo Bible here...

Yes, you can carry it as personal kit.

Beale

When I went to Basic Training, I forgot my Bible, but not to worry, because when you attend the Church services during BCT, which will be on Sundays, you can obtain a pocket Bible through your service. But you should have no issue bringing yours in with you, I had Battle Buddies that brought Bibles in with them, and they did not get confiscated. Just for your FYI.... Have fun with Basic, don't fret, it's not bad if you enjoy what you do....

natalie

Yes, you can bring your own personal bible. You have rights to your own religious beliefs.