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Scotland: Students at Edinburgh University have voted to remove Bibles from halls of residence because the practice is discriminatory.
The bible ban has been described as disappointing by churchmen. But student leaders insist it is an important step towards making sure people of all religions feel welcome on campus. There are more than 2000 bibles at the university's Pollock Halls campus, on the edge of Holyrood Park - one in each room. They are expected to be removed after a vote by the Edinburgh University Students Association (EUSA).
University officials have yet to approve the ban. However, similar calls from students in the past - including one to have prayers removed from graduation ceremonies two years ago - have been agreed without protest.
EUSA president Ruth Cameron explained:
The student association firmly believes in the importance of ensuring that all students from all faiths feel at home in their university accommodation. We simply don't want to be seen promoting one religion over another.
Students at Stirling University supported a similar move last April.
Bible to be banned from student halls—The Scotsman, 22nd October 2005.
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