A journalist coined ‘the Bible Belt’ 100 years ago. It’s been oversimplifying the South ever since.

“Look No Further!” a billboard on the side of the highway beckons, drawing my gaze toward the red cover of a Bible. “You Are Worthy of Redemption!” Not far away, another sign urges me to “Keep Christ in Christmas.” Then farther down the road a third appears: “Jesus: COMING SOON” its bright colors announce. Signs […]

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