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

Well he is not in the Senate he is in the House which is still far to high to be this stupid.

[-] kelargo@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago

3rd in line for the presidency.

[-] stringere@reddthat.com 5 points 1 year ago

I've been pretty damn high in my day but never that stupid.

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