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CrispyQ

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30. I just renewed my membership to FFRF.

Reply to KamaAina (Original post)

Tue Apr 5, 2016, 03:43 PM

Apr 2016

Freedom From Religion Foundation

https://ffrf.org/news/action/item/26227-tennessee-again-pushing-holy-bible-as-state-book

Loved this part!

The state that was home to Pulitzer Prize winners Robert Penn Warren and Cormac McCarthy, not to mention Alex Haley and playwright Tennessee Williams, should have no trouble choosing a more appropriate "state book" (if indeed any state needs to designate a "state book&quot .

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Tennessee Senate Scheduled To Vote To Make The Bible The Official State Book [View all] KamaAina Apr 2016 OP

Sen. Southerland "said it is aimed at highlighting the historical significance... 3catwoman3 Apr 2016 #1

The Gospel according to Elmer. A HERETIC I AM Apr 2016 #13

To his credit,the Guv, Bill Haslam has spoken against it redstateblues Apr 2016 #2

trump wants to build a wall Faux pas Apr 2016 #3

Fuck, no. GaYellowDawg Apr 2016 #17

You haven't started Faux pas Apr 2016 #19

. HuckleB Apr 2016 #4

unless, like, they read the Nevi'im MisterP Apr 2016 #5

They can't. First amendment. Initech Apr 2016 #6

Since when does that apply in Tennessee? KamaAina Apr 2016 #7

my state of tennessee is totally insane. republican house, senate, gubnor.... spanone Apr 2016 #8

I live in kansas, i feel your pain. At least you have nashville! Nt Logical Apr 2016 #11

Yup. Jist lak heah in Aluhbumbah. trof Apr 2016 #14

I wonder how many of them read it. Shoulders of Giants Apr 2016 #9

Does this mean they're going to start giving a shit about the poor, hungry and sick? Vinca Apr 2016 #10

Now where does it say anything about the poor, hungry and sick in the Buy-bull? KamaAina Apr 2016 #12

This opens endless opportunities of wholesome fun Albertoo Apr 2016 #15

The Republican Governor, and several Republican Senators and Reps, are AGAINST the idea! Ghost in the Machine Apr 2016 #16

Golly gee, I hope they pick the right version. You know, the one with the Absolute TRUTH. AxionExcel Apr 2016 #18

Which Bible? Catholic, Protestant, or Greek Orthodox? yellowcanine Apr 2016 #20

Maybe one of these lagomorph777 Apr 2016 #21

I think they mean the Real Bible--you know, the American one. King James, I believe it's called. DisgustipatedinCA Apr 2016 #31

Funnny you mention King James. Rumor has it he was gay. yellowcanine Apr 2016 #34

They're going to have to shut down all the tatoo parlors rusty fender Apr 2016 #22

Indeed it does. KamaAina Apr 2016 #23

Wow! rusty fender Apr 2016 #26

Burning rams? Looks like the Titans will be getting some revenge for Super Bowl XXXIV. KamaAina Apr 2016 #24

LOLOLOL! rusty fender Apr 2016 #25

"The Official State Book"? What the hell does that even mean? YOHABLO Apr 2016 #27

Yeah, and if nobody sues, the lege of the future will have to waste time Warpy Apr 2016 #28

Idiots. (n/t) Iggo Apr 2016 #29

I just renewed my membership to FFRF. CrispyQ Apr 2016 #30

Athiest convention in memphis tn (Published on Sep 24, 2014) yortsed snacilbuper Apr 2016 #32

That would be just another day here in Texas. Rex Apr 2016 #33