Such a nod from this House will not improve the reach or impact of the Holy Bible but only give permission for many to call it what you will have called it-simply a book.ДЄnd, as a book, the Holy Bible has many troubling passages that rise from the stories of those ancient writers. Having spent much of my lifeВ seekingВ a deeper understanding of the Bible, I feel confidentВ that nothing I write will put the Bible or GodвЂ™s plans at risk however, I do hope my words makeВ it a bit more difficult for lawmakers to vote affirmative on this bill. I recognize that my view will draw criticism from some former colleagues as wellВ othersВ whoВ will say I am carelessly or intentionally working against GodвЂ™s plan to elevate his scripture. I amВ writing, however, to give voice to a counter view that I believe has merit. At first glance I suppose manyВ of my Christian friends and former co-workers will applaud the idea as a marvelous andВ practical way to reinforce values that we all cherish. LastВ weekВ it was reported Tennessee House Lawmakers areВ entertaining a bill to make the Holy Bible the official state book.

creates and leads workshops, mentors those with a passion to lead well, and retired from a national publishing/retail organization based out of Nashville.вЂЇHarold has a degree from Wheaton College (Chicago) and a master of divinity from a New Orleans seminary.

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