ryara

Lately in sweden there’s been quite much talk about Scandic’s decision, for example: one[1], two[2].
I must say I can’t fully agree with either one’s view of the issue. Skytte is mostly wrong; first I can’t see why he does not accept that people acctually can feel insulted because there’s a bible in their hotel room. On the other hand I myself can’t understand why one would be insulted because of it - after all it’s merely a book, a fictional one. Secondly I do not see why he should have a right to decide what Scandic should do - they’re a company, and as such can do as they wish, they have all rights to decide what should be in their hotel rooms. Also, they have probably also counted with the probable reduction in guests due to the change, as they’re profit driven. As for buissnessmen which he names as an example, I’d guess aren’t chosing where to live themselves when travelling, but by their companies. Lastly, I’ve personally not seen the daily insults directed against christianity which he mentions.
Even though I am an humanist, and a atheist (though I must admit I’m more of an agnostic), I can not say I agree with what Sturmark writes, most of it is total rubbish… But in the last paragraph he makes a very good point: he proposes to provide a small library in the reception of the hotels’ which has a collection of a variety of books, both religious and non-religious ones. This, I think, should be a solution that works for both christians, atheists and others.

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