Tennessee Senate vote to make Bible official state book
Do they have any idea what the Constitution says? No, they don’t.
The state Senate voted 19-8 in favor of the bill despite arguments by the state attorney general that the measure conflicts with a provision in the Tennessee Constitution stating that “no preference shall ever be given, by law, to any religious establishment or mode of worship.”
Opponents argued the Bible would be trivialized by being placed alongside other state symbols such as the official tree, flower, rock or amphibian. But both chambers of the Legislature brushed aside those concerns to send the bill to the desk of Republican Gov. Bill Haslam. He opposes the measure but hasn’t said whether he’ll issue a veto.
Republican Sen. Steve Southerland argued that his bill is aimed at recognizing the Bible for its historical and cultural contributions to the state, rather than as government endorsement of religion.
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32 responses to Tennessee Senate vote to make Bible official state book
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Larry Schmitt April 5th, 2016 at 11:00
Which bible? There are many translations. Knowing Tennessee, I’m sure it will be the KJV, because as we all know, Jesus said “thou” and “sayeth.”
oldfart April 5th, 2016 at 11:04
Oh what the hell, as long as they are trampling on their own constitution,
why not pass another law to actually make their citizenry read it too ?
Assuming they can read.
Carla Akins April 5th, 2016 at 11:41
Picture book bible
oldfart April 5th, 2016 at 11:58
They could consult with the Cruz, his coloring books idea might be just the ticket !
An American in Canada April 5th, 2016 at 11:42
What’s the Christian equivalent to Sharia Law? Is there a name? If not, we need to create one…
Gina Bousquet April 5th, 2016 at 12:59
Theocracy could fit…:)
An American in Canada April 5th, 2016 at 13:00
I’ll just call it Tedocracy. :D
Gina Bousquet April 5th, 2016 at 13:02
Lol. ;)
StoneyCurtisll April 6th, 2016 at 09:40
Judaeo-Christian law…
whatthe46 April 5th, 2016 at 11:45
B.S. period.
Larry Schmitt April 5th, 2016 at 12:03
If these people would concern themselves with actually living a Christian life, meaning as Christ would have, instead of useless proclamations, and worrying about what other people are doing in their bedrooms, and cheating their constituents while professing to be Christians, we’d all be a whole lot better off. The state of Tennessee is not improved one iota by this phony show. And that’s supposed to be their job, making the state of Tennessee better. It’s as simple as that.
Bunya April 5th, 2016 at 13:39
Yes but, it’s Tennessee. They’re trying to become the new Alabama.
Gina Bousquet April 5th, 2016 at 12:58
A Theocracy within the US Democracy?
anothertoothpick April 5th, 2016 at 14:29
Hi Gina
I did not get a chance to find out how you are doing.
Did you do anything fun last weekend?
Did you do any sailing, did you go to to the movies, did you watch any TV shows. Maybe you joined a fan club and had a cup of coffee and that made you happy.
I just hope you are happy…that’s all.
hahahahahahahha
Gina Bousquet April 5th, 2016 at 14:34
Hi friend! I had the usual high number of cups of coffee. :) Went out with friends, had a nice time. My sailing days are over I fear. :) I’m ok. Did you party?
anothertoothpick April 5th, 2016 at 15:57
Yes! We are friends.
No sailing huh? Or fan club joining I guess.
And there aint no party like an anothertoothpick party!
Gina!!!!! Did you ever watch the music movie “Stop Making Sense”
Gina Bousquet April 5th, 2016 at 16:24
That’s right, ain’t no party like anothertoothpick’s party! :) No, I haven’t seen the movie either. Will look for it too! :)
anothertoothpick April 5th, 2016 at 16:34
Hahahahaha
Gina…. if you watch that Talking Heads movie and get to the fourth number, Life Durring Wartime, I promise you GOOSE BUMPS!
Gina Bousquet April 5th, 2016 at 16:35
I just love Talking Heads. Byrne used to come to Brazil, Rio, very often. I saw a movie with them in a movie festival here, not sure if it’s this one!
anothertoothpick April 5th, 2016 at 16:42
And you haven’t seen Stop Making Sense?
If you have Amazon Prime it is on there for free. If not, it might cost a couple of pesos.
Click click …..see ya later….the whole thing is over.
BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE.
Gina Bousquet April 5th, 2016 at 16:54
See you! :)
anothertoothpick April 5th, 2016 at 16:56
You bet.
Gina Bousquet April 5th, 2016 at 16:58
:)
Gina Bousquet April 5th, 2016 at 17:39
Do you like Coltrane? I listen to so much of him… :)
anothertoothpick April 5th, 2016 at 17:49
Yeah! John Coltrane. But my guy is Miles Davis with a big nod to Yard Bird Parker.
CHEROKEE Yardbird live at Lotus land is GOOSE BUMPS
Gina Bousquet April 5th, 2016 at 18:17
I’ll listen to it tonight. :)
Gina Bousquet April 5th, 2016 at 18:50
Oh you mean Charlie Parker! I listen to him playing every night! :)
anothertoothpick April 5th, 2016 at 19:02
You a jazz fan huh Gina?
Gina Bousquet April 5th, 2016 at 19:10
I think I am. :)
allison1050 April 5th, 2016 at 13:12
Okay, we know that way too many is that state can’t even read it so now what?
anothertoothpick April 5th, 2016 at 16:13
This says an awfull lot…..about this bigotted hatefull religion.
Midland April 6th, 2016 at 20:05
“Republican Sen. Steve Southerland argued that his bill is aimed at recognizing the Bible for its historical and cultural contributions to the state, rather than as government endorsement of religion.”
Thou shalt not bear false witness, senator. We know you’re lying, you know you’re lying, and God knows you’re lying.