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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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[–] figaro@lemdro.id 4 points 2 years ago

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

[–] ThrowawayPermanente@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago

God bless America, and no place else

[–] lemme_at_it@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years 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.

[–] leaky_shower_thought@feddit.nl 2 points 2 years ago

meh. can't really care what opinionated bro believes in -- as long as it doesn't interfere with his job.

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