'America Reads the Bible' Kicks Off in D.C. in Record-Breaking ...
Right now, the nation's capital is in the middle of accomplishing something that only 17% of Americans say they've done: reading the Bible from cover to cover.
washingtonstand.comHere’s a concise update on the latest news about "America Reads the Bible."
- The event kicked off in Washington, DC, with hundreds of leaders and public figures participating in a week-long, cover-to-cover public reading of Scripture at the Museum of the Bible, marking America's 250th anniversary.[2][4]
- Reports describe it as a national movement aimed at reconnecting Americans with the Bible, including high-profile participants such as former officials and public figures; coverage notes a live stream and broad media attention.[3][2]
- Coverage from multiple outlets emphasizes the scale (nearly 500 readers) and the goal of spiritual renewal and public invocation of Scripture in civic life.[7][8][2][3]
If you want, I can pull specific quotes or summarize key moments from each source, or track ongoing reactions and outcomes as the readings progress.
Citations:
- The Washington Stand article on the opening event and role in D.C.[1]
- Fox News live coverage detailing the kickoff, participants, and schedule[2]
- YouTube live/recap videos describing the seven-day readings and participation[4][5][3]