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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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[-] Steve@communick.news 68 points 1 year 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. I believe that each one of us has a huge responsibility today, to use the gifts that God has given us to serve the extraordinary people of this great country and they deserve it.”

That includes the Democrats, right?

[-] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 40 points 1 year ago

On but that includes like Stalin too, like does he not hear his words?

[-] Kase@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

God totally "raises up those in authority," he just makes oopsies ~~here and there~~ all the fucking time.

Or maybe he's evil. Or he changes his mind a lot. Or maybe, possibly, y'know... the dude doesn't exist.

[-] abigscaryhobo@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

Nonono you see God raises up all the "good" people, all the "bad" people were godless heathens.

See the "good" people appeal to Gods followers by claiming to be a prophet of gods wisdom and telling them to vote for them on faith. The "bad" people tricked and manipulated others into gaining their power by posing as false prophets and liars.

Do you see the difference?

[-] Kase@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

they're the same picture .⁠·⁠´⁠¯⁠⁠(⁠>⁠▂⁠<⁠)⁠´⁠¯⁠⁠·⁠.

[-] teamevil@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

Jesus tap dancing on a cracker Christ maybe just maybe it's Satan‽

[-] bmsok@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

I prefer the simpler Jesus Backflipping Christ but I love yours, too

[-] teamevil@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I felt I needed to chose violence

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