The Bible could become Louisiana’s official state book
if state legislators have their way. A Louisiana House committee voted
8-5 last week to recommend a bill that would make the Bible
Louisiana’s first-ever state book, the Baton Rouge, La. Advocate reported Monday. Republican State Rep. Thomas Carmody
said recognizing the Bible in this way would not be the same as making
Christianity the official state religion, which would be illegal under
the U.S. Constitution. “The Holy Bible would be appropriate for the
state of Louisiana,” Carmody said, citing the state’s religious
history. (SOURCE: Nolan Feeney: Time: "Louisiana Bill Would Make The Bible Official State Book")
