A handful of lawmakers in Mississippi say the Bible ought to be the state’s official book because it gives good guidance on how to treat people.
Republican Rep. Tracy Arnold, a pastor of a nondenominational Christian church, filed one of the bills to elevate the Bible to state-stamped status; Democratic Reps. Tom Miles and Michael Evans filed another, The Associated Press reported.
“The Bible provides a good role model on how to treat people,” Mr. Miles said, AP reported. “They could read in there about love and compassion.”
The lawmakers say the designation is purely symbolic and not aimed at pressing people to read the Bible — or giving a government endorsement of the Christian religion. The state just last year added “In God We Trust” to the state seal.
• Cheryl K. Chumley can be reached at cchumley@washingtontimes.com.
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