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'Scripture is very clear': New House Speaker tells Congress God has 'ordained' them (www.alternet.org)

submitted 2 years ago by seaQueue@lemmy.world to c/nottheonion@lemmy.world

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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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[–] Doorbook@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Again, what is the difference between this and Taliban?

[–] Furbag@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What is the difference between this guy and a Taliban officer?

I don't care how much he enjoys talking about his favorite fairy tale novel, congress is not a book club.

[–] ExistentialKiwi@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Zero difference. They're both the same shade of conservative, far-right, religious fundamentalist.

[–] baldingpudenda@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago

Democrats should name all their laws after the Bible. Eye of the Needle bill: wealth tax and just demagogue that we need to pass this to save American souls. Mark 1:40 bill: universal healthcare