Tennessee state representatives ignored serious constitutional concerns — and the wishes of Republican leaders in the Statehouse — in voting to make the Bible the official state book. The chamber approved the measure 55-38 on Wednesday. It was sponsored by Republican Rep. Jerry Sexton, a former pastor, who argued that his proposal reflects the Bible’s historical, cultural and economic impact in Tennessee.
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