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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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[-] Gingerlegs@lemmy.world 182 points 8 months ago

There is no place for religion in government. This is horrifying

[-] hansl@lemmy.world 84 points 8 months ago

Even Jesus thought so. "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto God the things that are God's" means exactly that.

[-] trafficnab@lemmy.ca 90 points 8 months ago

If those Christian nationalists could read they'd be very upset

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