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Commentary2023-06-21T12:57:26-04:00

America Reads the Bible?

Reading the Bible is a good thing. I read the Bible, and several times I have read the Bible straight through, from cover to cover. And I am not the only one. Maybe you have done that. It is a good thing. Such a reader discovers all sorts of things that never make it into sermons and Sunday School lessons. But a reader also discovers the beautiful message of Holy Scripture, of one creation and one humanity, of loving God and loving our neighbor.

Yes, reading the Bible is a good thing, and somebody had a good idea some time ago: let’s celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States by reading the Bible.  The Bible has been an important book in the history of our …

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