Libraries put Bible on top shelf in a sop to Muslims

by Steve Doughty
Daily Mail
February 18, 2009

http://www.islamist-watch.org/1401/libraries-put-bible-on-top-shelf-in-a-sop-to

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Librarians are being told to move the Bible to the top shelf to avoid giving offence to followers of Islam.

Muslims have complained of finding the Koran on lower shelves, saying it should be put above commonplace things.

So officials have responded with guidance, backed by ministers, that all holy books should be treated equally and go on the top shelf together.

This means that Christian works, which also have immense historical and literary value, will be kept out of the reach and sight of many readers.

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