(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — The state House has failed to override Gov. Bill Haslam’s veto of a bill to make Tennessee the first state to designate the Bible as its official book. Forty-three members voted to re-pass the bill, falling short of the 50-vote threshold to turn back to the veto. The Republican governor last week…

via Tennessee House Fails to Override Veto of Bible as State Book — TIME

Government at least in the USA should never endorse one religion over another. As a believer in Christ I don’t think having our sacred scripture as the official book is the best way to live what my faith believes. America and the state of Tennessee is home to people of many faiths as well as many who do not practice any faith. We should remember that our diversity makes us better.