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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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[-] ExistentialKiwi@lemmy.world 31 points 1 year ago

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

[-] Rakonat@lemmy.world 26 points 1 year ago

Not fair. The Taliban is honest witr his desire to oppress women, minorities and undermine all education. This guys pretends to stand for equality for all while in public

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

First Timothy

[-] Cannacheques@slrpnk.net -1 points 1 year ago

I too enjoy joking about oppressing women.

*crickets

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