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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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[–] ohmyiv 74 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

He did it. He said the magic words that turn on a neverending money tap from "christian" conservatives who aren't smart enough to tell when they're getting grifted.

[–] EatYouWell 11 points 9 months ago

Well, that's because they've been indoctrinated since birth into a cult that exists to gift people.