(ChurchLeaders) A new Bible edition called the “God Bless the USA Bible” is set to release this September near the anniversary of 9/11. One of the primary people responsible for the Bible says the purpose of it is to bridge the deep divisions among Americans—and that it is not influenced by Christian nationalism.
“It’s the Holy Bible. It just leans toward you’re American and maybe you need to understand the documents behind America and what did these people believe?” Hugh Kirkpatrick, leader of Elite Source Pro, told The Tennessean. Elite Source Pro is a marketing consulting company based outside of Nashville that is responsible for developing this particular Bible edition.
“God Bless the USA” singer Lee Greenwood has endorsed the Bible, which will feature the chorus of Greenwood’s famous song, as well as the U.S. Constitution, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, and Pledge of Allegiance. The Bible costs $49.99 and is being sold as an edition that is “perfect” for certain groups, including homeschooling families, new American citizens, brides, members of the military, and “anyone that loves America.”