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The Bible In Tennessee Pros And Cons

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Tennessee did not get enough votes in House of Representatives yesterday to override Governor's veto to make Bible the official book of the state, based on its historical significance.

Governor Bill Haslam said, "If we believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God, then we shouldn't be recognizing it only as a book of historical and economic significance. If we are recognizing the Bible as a sacred text, then we are violating the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Tennessee by designating it as the official state book."

Supporters had argued that the bill would signify historic and economic impact of the Bible in Tennessee, and was not an endorsement of religion.

The opponents had claimed that it
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