JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi has a state bird, a state flower and even a state toy. So state Rep. Tom Miles figures it ought to have a state book: the Bible.
Miles of Forest says he and fellow Democratic Rep. Michael Evans of Preston are filing a bill, and they’ve already received bipartisan promises of support from more than 20 of their colleagues.
Miles told The Associated Press on Monday that he’s not trying to force religion — or even reading — on anyone. But he sees the Bible as a good guide for promoting kindness and compassion.
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