America Reads the Bible
Definition
A weeklong public event in Washington, D.C., from April 18 to 25, 2026, where nearly 500 participants read the entire Bible aloud continuously, commemorating 250 years of the Bible's role in American history.
A nationwide broadcast initiative featuring live Scripture readings, celebrity appearances, and a red carpet opening ceremony, aimed at promoting Bible engagement across the United States.
Examples
While America Reads the Bible streams live from D.C., my Bible app just autocorrected 'faith' to 'fate' – priorities.
Politicians might skip the fine print, but America Reads the Bible cover to cover, footnotes and all.
America Reads the Bible kicked off with a red carpet; turns out salvation pairs well with stilettos.
As America Reads the Bible hits day two, coffee sales in D.C. must be through the psalms.