It crazy how many websites out there around bible collect information and share it with third parties. I looked at a bunch and couldn’t find anything that’s completely private.

Worst case, I would OK with them collect information but not share any information with third parties.

  • srasmus@midwest.socialEnglish
    16·
    7 months ago

    Why not an epub reader? Is there some functionality these websites have that isn’t just providing the text?

    • Flax@feddit.ukEnglish
      3·
      7 months ago

      Ability to look up specific verses and taking notes, some have narrations or further notes, etc

  • RagingHungryPanda@lemm.ee
    4·
    7 months ago

    another option is to have an epub version of it that you can load into a reader. you should be able to add bookmarks etc. It might not be as feature-rich as an app, but if you want privacy, it’s about as close to reading a book as you’re going to get.

  • redrum@lemmy.ml
    3·
    7 months ago

    If you use a debian or debian- derivated distribution, you can install it with apt install bible-kjv.

  • Flax@feddit.ukEnglish
    3·
    7 months ago

    Does the Crossway ESV app do it? The issue with open source bible apps is that they rely on public domain translations, but Xiphos and AndBible are alright

  • NutinButNet@hilariouschaos.comEnglish
    2·
    7 months ago

    Yeah I was pretty disappointed the main app on iOS and Android has you create an account to download offline translations.

    Like someone else said, I think getting an offline PDF copy would be a good substitute for this.

    The BibleGateway and BibleHub websites have always been good for me and I never have to log in. But not sure about them keeping data for anyone visiting. You could visit in incognito to avoid that concern.

  • Linktank@lemmy.today
    76·
    7 months ago

    Why would this be surprising to anybody? Religion is specifically a money making and control scheme. How are they supposed to do either of those things without taking your information?