Walgreens Tried To Claim Scripture Is Copyrighted

[Kilika]

Without knowing which "bible" the customer was trying to get prints of, I can't say if there was a copyright issue or not. The King James Bible text is not copyrighted in the US. What IS copyrighted is newer perversions, such as the NIV.

To me, this story serves to in part establish all bibles as a real bible, at least that's the way it's presented, seeing they don't make mention of what is real and what is a newer variation of real scripture. Just more misinformation and deception.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/02/26/chain-cites-copyright-law-in-refusing-to-print-images-bible-verses-claims-woman/?intcmp=latestnews

Chain cites 'copyright law' in refusing to print images of Bible verses, woman says

By Jana Winter
Published February 26, 2014
FoxNews.com

   

A Mississippi woman says she waged a nearly three-week battle to get pictures of Bible Scripture printed, after the photo department at a national chain store insisted that her images of Gospel inspiration violated copyright laws.

Kelly Taylor, 46, of Gulfport, told FoxNews.com her local Walgreens refused to process two prints of Scripture verses she had ordered online, first blaming it on a "technical issue," then explaining it was due to copyright law -- which has never applied to the Good Book.

    "I’ve seen so many bible verses printed out—surely they didn’t all get permission from the publisher.”

- Kelly Taylor

“I was in total shock; it just dumbfounded me the whole day,” she said. “I feel this is an attack on Christians."

After a clerk told her the order had been deep-sixed, Taylor got an explanation by way of an automated email.

"Hello Kelly! Due to a technical issue we were unable to process your print order at this time," the email read. "For more details, contact a photo team associate -- they’re happy to help! Just have your order number handy."

Mystified, Taylor said she called Walgreens' customer service line and was told making copies of Scripture violated copyright law. Taylor, who works as a school secretary, says being told she couldn’t have her Bible quotes because of copyright infringement sounded ludicrous.

“I told the lady my Father wrote them and who exactly would I get the approval from?” said Taylor. "I’ve seen so many Bible verses printed out -- surely they didn’t all get permission from the publisher.”

Copyright law typically covers books for the life of the author, plus 50 years, in order to ensure no one unlawfully profits from the writer's work.

A Walgreens corporate spokeswoman reached by FoxNews.com on Tuesday declined to comment, but pledged to look into the matter after being provided emails between Taylor and store officials. Hours later, Taylor received an email from the store informing her the order was ready for pickup.

Taylor said she is glad to have her images, which she plans to memorize with her Bible study group, but she and her friends hope the episode will be a teachable moment for Walgreens.

“It’s past the point of wanting the pictures -- I just want them to look at what’s happening,” she said. “We’re praying that Walgreens learns that the Bible doesn’t belong to anyone, it belongs to everyone.”

[Mark]

“I feel this is an attack on Christians."

yep, and its going to get worse