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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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[–] mctoasterson@reddthat.com 11 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I mean, he has theoretical control (barely) over 1/2 of one branch of a fractious, dysfunctional and arguably corrupt federal government. Let's not get too far ahead of ourselves, buddy.

[–] crystalmerchant@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

arguably?? lmao have a seat my friend have I got some stories for you

[–] shadowspirit@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

He's 2nd in line for POTUS. Scary.

[–] kenopsik@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

You misspelled "absolutely". You spelled it a-r-g-u-a-b-l-y. You were almost there, but you only got the first and last two letters correct.