[C19fan]

Which version of the Bible will the State of Miss say is the official one? The Bible used by Catholics contains additional material left out of the Protestant one. Also, will be there be a state sanction translation, for example, King James.

[eyeamok]

might conflict with the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Why is it that the vast majority of so called journalist’s can not READ basic ans simple english?
What is the very first word in the 1st Amendment?
Who does the 1st Amendment RESTRICT??

they are both the same answer!

[Alex Murphy]

Lawmakers in Mississippi have introduced two pieces of legislation that, if approved, would make the Holy Bible the official book of Mississippi, even though such a move might conflict with the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. With Mississippi lacking an officially designated book of the state, three Mississippi lawmakers, Reps. Tom Miles, Michael Evans, and William Arnold (also a non-denominational pastor), are sponsoring bills in the state legislature that would label the Holy Scripture as the state's official book.

PFL

[wideminded]

The Bible provides a good role model on how to treat people," Miles said.

"Now therefore kill every male among the little ones, and kill every woman that hath known man by lying with him.

But all the women children, that have not known a man by lying with him, keep alive for yourselves."

- Moses, Numbers 13:17-18

[Sybeck1]

Great, but you can tell its election year

[onedoug]

This would do nothing to “establish” a religion, and that refers to the federal Congress anyway. This is a States Rights issue.

Eff off, feds.

[Din Maker]

Bible to Be Mississippi’s Official State Book?
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Senator Thad Cochran (MS) demanded that before this happens, all pages condemning bestiality be torn out.

[DoodleDawg]

I find it hard to believe that the Mississippi legislature doesn’t have more pressing issues to take up.