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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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[-] EternalNicodemus@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Wait, wasn't this the same shit absolutism used as an excuse for it's existence? God definitely chooses who rules countries or not,, but some are only good for us in the very long term...

[-] Patches@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 year ago

It is a Mandate from Heaven from China.

The floods, and pleasant revolts can't come soon enough

[-] EternalNicodemus@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Huh

[-] Patches@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It's the same shit that Chinese dynasty said for a millennium.

God(Heaven) has sent me to lead you people as the old leader is no longer Godly. Usually there is a period of Revolt, Flooding and Famine right coincidentally when they arrive.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandate_of_Heaven

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