Anthea Butler
My latest for MSNBC https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/eric-adams-mike-johnson-god-appointed-rcna122243
Eric Adams' claim that God made him mayor masks a toxic belief

New York Mayor Eric Adams and House Speaker Mike Johnson embrace the dangerous belief that God put them in power.

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Show threadMaureen LeFayNov 15, 2023
@ProfB Thank you for calling this out and informing of the dangers. I always wonder “what god” these hubris-glutted people are referring to. Each offshoot of Christian nationalism could end up waging holy war against the other(s) since they all claim to be chosen.
Show threadᴚ uɐᗡDec 8, 2023

@ProfB great piece - I didn't even know he had made such ridiculous claims.

this part jumped out at me. it really is this simple, isn't it 😩