The Pulpit and the Gavel- Part III
For Mike Johnson, there is no meaningful distinction between religious conviction and civic governance. In his worldview, civil policy must align with divine order—and that means opposing same-sex marriage, restricting abortion and IVF access, and reframing public education as an enemy of faith.
"He has declared the Bible to be “the inerrant word of God” and the ultimate guide for lawmaking."
🔵 Johnson routinely references scripture to justify policy decisions. He’s not just a politician of faith—he’s a legislator who believes policy is faith enacted. His voting record, speeches, and affiliations all reflect a belief that America’s future depends on institutionalizing conservative Christian morality.
🔵 Yet his moral compass reveals contradictions. In a widely shared interview, Johnson disclosed that he and his teenage son use porn accountability software that allows them to track each other’s phone/app use. Framed as a tool for “discipline” and “accountability,” it also revealed the depth of Johnson’s surveillance-oriented worldview.
What might seem bizarre or invasive in a family context mirrors his legislative approach to private life: moral policing cloaked in paternal protection.
📢 Final Closing Line for Part III:
Whether restricting library books, policing bodies, or surveilling his own family, Johnson makes it clear—his brand of righteousness isn’t personal, it’s policy.
📢 Next up: The Smiling Theocrat Inside the Quiet Revolution Reshaping American Democracy- Part IV: Targeting Rights, Silencing Dissent: When Kevin McCarthy was ousted as Speaker of the House. 🚀