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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.“I want to tell all my colleagues here what I told the Republicans in that room last n...

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Anytime anyone says the words “scripture is clear,” they’re about to say something that’s not even in the book.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 10 months ago

There's nothing more dangerous than a hateful monster who is convinced he has God's blessing.

[–] agent_flounder 3 points 10 months ago

I don’t believe there are any coincidences in a manner like this. I believe that Scripture, the Bible is very clear that God is the one that raises up those in authority. He raised up each of you, all of us. And I believe that God has ordained and allowed each one of us to be brought here for this specific moment in this time. This is my belief.

Fucking nutjob.