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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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[–] ghostdoggtv@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago

Traitor

[–] mctoasterson@reddthat.com 12 points 2 years ago (4 children)

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.

[–] crystalmerchant@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

arguably?? lmao have a seat my friend have I got some stories for you

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[–] Krudler@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago

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

[–] theostermanweekend@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 years ago

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

[–] UnculturedSwine@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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

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[–] Got_Bent@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

So did things somehow just get even worse?

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[–] papertowels@lemmy.one 9 points 2 years ago

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

[–] HowManyNimons@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

FFS you're a grown-ass man!

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 12 points 2 years ago

slaps a pile of Bronze Age parables about tribal conflicts on the far side of the Mediterranean that have gone through a dozen different iterative translations

Its all crystal clear. Jesus said The American Constitution prohibits dressing outside your birth-certificate assigned gender.

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