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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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[–] Blaster_M@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

....no

[–] EternalNicodemus@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

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 2 years ago (2 children)

It is a Mandate from Heaven from China.

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

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[–] vodkasolution@feddit.it 7 points 2 years ago

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

[–] Feirdro@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

Oooohhhhwerefucked

[–] HawlSera@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago

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

[–] GreenPlasticSushiGrass@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago

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

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