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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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[-] seedd@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

If you notice someone (mostly politicians) randomly pop out of nowhere and start telling you shit you wanna hear, that lerson is lying pieace of shit trying to play you. This is a highly effective method btw.

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

God bless America, and no place else

[-] figaro@lemdro.id 4 points 1 year ago

Does this mean he ordained the Democrats too? Does that still apply when the Republicans are the minority?

[-] lemme_at_it@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

And now, when the law is finally catching up to them, do we get to the part where a higher power, God, is on their side.

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