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'Scripture is very clear': New House Speaker tells Congress God has 'ordained' them (www.alternet.org)

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Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, in his first remarks after being elected Wednesday afternoon, told Members of Congress that “Scripture” and “the Bible” are clear that they have been “ordained” by God.

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[-] mctoasterson@reddthat.com 14 points 1 year ago

I mean, he has theoretical control (barely) over 1/2 of one branch of a fractious, dysfunctional and arguably corrupt federal government. Let's not get too far ahead of ourselves, buddy.

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[-] theostermanweekend@lemmy.ml 13 points 1 year ago

Suppose it was worth the delay to get a truley shitty choice. What the hell, guys?

[-] Blaster_M@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago

....no

[-] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago

He is right. The scripture is clear. All the more reason to not follow it.

[-] Jakdracula@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago

Can he be voted out by 1 person again?

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[-] Got_Bent@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

So did things somehow just get even worse?

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[-] Krudler@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

They feel Romans 13:1 applies when these assholes get power; doesn't apply when they lose power

[-] papertowels@lemmy.one 10 points 1 year ago

Aiite so he has full faith in Biden, good to know.

[-] UnculturedSwine@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

You think he'll be singing the same tune when his speakership inevitably crashes and burns?

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