There are some contents that are contrary to the explanation.
When the odious Speaker of the House Mike Johnson recently took it upon himself to: explain the bible To Pope Leo XIV, the Bishop of Rome, the spiritual leader of over a billion Catholics, and someone who took the name Jesus to heart, it only confirmed what a holy fool Johnson is.
This bizarre Bible chatter from one of the most profane people on the planet was beyond absurd. Because the very idea that narcissistic Johnson really thought he knew more about the Bible than humble Leo is…well, inexplicable.
In my humble opinion, Johnson is probably the most aggressive Christian in the United States today. Donald Trump claims to be a Christian, but also says he won the 2020 election.
Johnson is the definition of divine hypocrisy. His “I know better than the Pope” arrogance came as no surprise to anyone paying attention, especially the LGBTQ+ community whose lives and dignity have been harmed time and time again by this man’s brutality.
Johnson’s pitiful attitude toward Pope Leo was, in his parochial mind, a theological exchange, but in reality it was a politician who had fallen into full nationalist mode of Christian bigotry and xenophobia, attempting to appropriate the words of the Bible to justify policies that hurt and exclude people. The juxtaposition of the slimy Johnson and the white-robed Pope is a striking contrast.
Looking at Johnson’s own words, the irony is impossible to ignore. When asked about his views on social issues, he said similarly: rebellious sean hannity He advises, “Pick up the Bible from the bookshelf and read it. That’s my worldview,” as if that would solve a complex moral and ethical problem. Mr. Johnson clearly takes his cues from the Trump Bible, which also contrasts with the King James Version.
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he doubled that he “really loves”[s] Claiming to “ensure equality for all, regardless of their lifestyle choices,” he quickly pivoted and promoted policies and rhetoric that have real harm to LGBTQ+ lives. And “lifestyle choice” was the same as saying “practicing homosexuality.” Johnson’s “homosexual” language sounds like a relic from the 1950s.
If you want to talk about Christianity, let’s talk about what the Bible actually says about love and justice, not what Johnson has chosen to pick and choose to justify his political agenda.
Mr Johnson made his views brutally clear long before he became Speaker. He explained homosexuality as follows:essentially unnatural“Legally recognizing same-sex relationships would lead to the collapse of society.” Donation email “One in four high school students identify as non-heterosexual,” he lamented, declaring that our culture is “dark and depraved” and ripe for God’s judgment.
It is hard to imagine that a true follower of Christ, like Pope Leo, would make such speculations, accusations, and insults. Johnson’s comments make him even more suitable for the Church of Satan.
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Johnson doesn’t just use religious language. He believes that the Bible, or at least his interpretation of it, should drive public policy, and directly challenges the idea of separation of church and state. He argues that America is not based on democratic pluralism;republic of the bible,” This is also Biblical in Johnson’s distorted view.
In a speech to anti-LGBTQ+ groups, Johnson shared an unusual claim that God had told him to take on a leadership role. compare yourself to moses. If Johnson is like Moses, I can throw the football like Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.
The audacity of that comparison, especially by a man who has taken legislative action against protections for transgender people and in support of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, exposes the gulf between his rhetoric and the lived reality of the faith he evokes. Johnson is the so-called big and beautiful banknotesbanning federally funded transgender gender-affirming care.
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Mr Johnson’s links to groups promoting messages about “ex-gay” identity; Conversion therapy, practice Although widely condemned by mainstream psychological and medical communities, the findings reveal a pattern that aligns with efforts that have been harming LGBTQ+ people for decades.
This history is not trivial. This demonstrates a lifelong commitment to policies that have real impact on young people, families, and communities.
Consider the fact that Pope Francis has repeatedly called for a Church that welcomes people, accompanies them, gives them mercy, and does not abandon anyone. Francis’ beliefs emerged from centuries of theological reflection, steeped in humility and human compassion, along with Leo’s message of immigration, dignity, and care for marginalized peoples.
If Johnson were truly interested in Christian teachings, he would not waste his time promulgating exclusion. Jesus did not tell marginalized people to read the Bible in order to condemn themselves. No, he reached out to them, embraced them, and redefined the terms of the community.
Our community has felt Johnson’s politics erasing us from the classroom, his rhetoric labeling us immoral, and his refusal to stand up for us as human beings worthy of equality and love. We have seen him cite the Bible as a shield against sinful behavior. That’s not Christianity. It’s not a far off story.
The real blasphemy is not the Pope’s call for pity and mercy. Mike Johnson, who has a long history of hurting LGBTQ+ lives, dared to lecture the Vatican about the Bible.
At its best, religion calls believers to love their neighbors. Johnson’s politics call us the enemy. If you want to discuss theology, you should start with love. And if you want to lecture the Pope, you should first look in the mirror and notice that he looks eerily like Satan.
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