Statement Regarding Proselytizing

Soldiers Bible Ministry makes the following statement in response to questions that have arisen about the supply of Bibles (English and non-English) in Iraq and Afghanistan:

First, it is the purpose and mission of Soldiers Bible Ministry to supply Bibles (the Word of God) to military men and women, whether or not deployed, in response to the overwhelming requests by individuals and/or chaplains. This ministry does NOT in any way, shape or form support, encourge or promote anyone's violation of military code regarding proselytizing. 

Second, Soldiers Bible Ministry does not ship Bibles randomly but exists to support the weighty task of the chaplaincy to minister to all those under their spiritual care. This often includes providing complete Bibles and Bible Study materials to those who request such material. This ministry has no knowledge of any recipient of Bibles and/or Bible Study material ever breaking the military code regarding proselytizing nor has this ministry ever suggested anyone do so.

Third, although Soldiers Bible Ministry is evangelical by nature, it does not force the Bible or evangelical Christian beliefs on anyone, nor does it compel any military or non-military individual to violate anyone's right to religious freedom.

Fourth, Soldiers Bible Ministry holds the Chaplaincy of the United States military in the highest of regard with the utmost of respect. Although a Christian ministry, providing the complete Bible (both English and non-English) to military bases and individuals wherever located, Soldiers Bible Ministry acknowledges and respects the work of the United States Chaplaincy to fulfill their duty to men and women of all faiths.

Finally, Soldiers Bible Ministry is privately funded. No government or military funds have ever been or ever will be used to supply Bibles or Bible Study materials to military personnel.


Dated: 09-May-2009
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