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.

  • Flax@feddit.ukEnglish
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    20 days 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

  • Linktank@lemmy.today
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    21 days 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?

  • srasmus@midwest.socialEnglish
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    21 days ago

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

  • Balthazar@lemmy.world
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    20 days ago

    For me, something based around Sword is important, as it allows you to use a bunch of different Bible versions, commentaries, dictionaries and other works that you can freely download from various repositories. My app of choice is AndBible, and I recommend it wholeheartedly. I don’t know whether or not they collect any information, but I believe they do have a warning before you search for Sword modules, since accessing those databases can identify you as a Christian.

    • Flax@feddit.ukEnglish
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      20 days ago

      Is it possible to get AndBible modules on Xiphos? I find it hard to find good Sword modules

      • Balthazar@lemmy.world
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        20 days ago

        There aren’t AndBible modules, but the Sword modules are independent, so you can just install whatever modules you want with either front-end.

        For additional Sword modules, try looking on Bible.org and CrossWire.

          • Balthazar@lemmy.world
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            20 days ago

            They don’t publish an ESV Sword module any more, sorry! I have one I bought a while back, and have manually installed every time I change phones.

  • RagingHungryPanda@lemm.ee
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    20 days 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.

  • NutinButNet@hilariouschaos.comEnglish
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    21 days 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.

  • Lauchs@lemmy.world
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    21 days ago

    Don’t have an answer but I’m genuinely surprised and impressed that the majority of responses aren’t people being snarky about religion and instead, just folks trying to help you out!

    Good luck!

    • Chozo@fedia.io
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      21 days ago

      Even though it’s nice to see people getting along, I was kinda hoping to make a joke about St Peter’s record book being the ultimate tracking cookie.

    • GBU_28@lemm.eeEnglish
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      20 days ago

      It’s because anyone is free to learn/study/worship.

      It’s only a problem if you try to force it on others.

  • redrum@lemmy.ml
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    21 days ago

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

    • Jolteon@lemmy.zip
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      20 days ago

      Okay, that’s awesome. I hadn’t realized that was a thing. Probably not what OP’s looking for, but definitely amazing.

  • QuarterSwede@lemmy.world
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    21 days ago

    OliveTree. Excellent app for study. They have literally everything including devotional. It’s the power app for study.