My kids know better than to give anything like that. If I got a book it would go to the library or used book store. My stance is to accept, say the right thing which is usually "thank you," and then go on as I would be going on. What I do with the gift is not their business, but then I don't have relatives to keep happy and friends that would give gifts are fellow Humanists or Atheists.

I accept the gift. I even read the book or article. At least I know what they are being taught or believe in.

From my time spent in Egypt and Indonesia, I have received 3 Quarans one in English, one green and gold and in Arabic, one in Indonesian, English and Arabic, books on the life of Mohammad, Praying beads, Prayer mat, A women full white praying outfit that they use in Indonesia. and a few Hijabs. I keep them, not because I will use them but I like them, people were being kind to me by giving them to me. In my closet they stay.

you don't have to believe in god to know that burning a book is a sin. I was given a bible once by a friend, I accepted it and dropped it off at my local library.

I have a collection, all from the same person: books, bookmarks, calendars, tchotchkes, standard stuff, all Christian. The only reason I haven't given it all away is because I don't want to have to lie if I'm ever asked about the stuff. So I think I'll just stockpile it in a box in the basement until this person dies or gets sufficiently demented. Wish I were joking.

I got a voucher for a subscription to some Christian magazine that I threw away. I hope I'm never asked...

No. None of my friends ever give me religious things. They know better lol.