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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...

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

FFS you're a grown-ass man!

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[-] vodkasolution@feddit.it 7 points 1 year ago

This man is not having sex since 9 months prior his last child was born.. I bet he's angry!

[-] HawlSera@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago

There's nothing clear about this at all....

[-] GreenPlasticSushiGrass@kbin.social 6 points 1 year ago

Well, clearly burning bush, Jewish zombie, eternal damnation, Therefore I'm God wants me to be in power. Because reasons. QED.

[-] Feirdro@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Oooohhhhwerefucked

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