All articles tagged with #america reads the bible
A Religion News Service opinion column argues that Trump’s selection of 2 Chronicles 7:14 for the 'America Reads the Bible' project is a deliberate move to align him with Christian nationalist aims, highlighting how the verse has been used to promote a 'God and country' agenda, while noting Trump’s sparse church attendance undermines claims of national revival.
Trump leans into religious messaging after backlash over an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus and a feud with Pope Leo XIV, as a White House-backed 'America Reads the Bible' event plans a televised Old Testament reading with participation from Rubio and other officials; the piece also highlights Pete Hegseth's Tarantino-inspired prayers during a Pentagon service.
The White House releases a presidential message commemorating 250 years of the Bible in America and announces the America Reads the Bible public-reading initiative, inviting about 500 participants to read the Bible aloud across the nation to highlight the Bible’s influence on the founding, governance, and civic life, and to call for renewed faith and unity under God.