The characterization of the Bible as “unconventional” in an Arizona Republic article has sparked outrage with politicians and the public alike.
“The Arizona Republic @azcentral is calling the Bible that Congressman Hamadeh @AbrahamHamadeh sworn in on an “unconventional documents”. Unreal, the Bible is now considered an “unconventional documents” by the writers at the Arizona Republic,” tweeted Jeremiah Cota, Rep. Paul Gosar’s District Office Manager.
Good Morning.👋
The Arizona Republic @azcentral is calling the Bible that Congressman Hamadeh @AbrahamHamadeh sworn in on an “unconventional documents”.
Unreal, the Bible is now considered an “unconventional documents” by the writers at the Arizona Republic. pic.twitter.com/ELwUw61i1c
— Jeremiah Cota ✝️🇺🇸 (@jeremiahcota) January 4, 2025
At issue is an article by Laura Gersony, “Like Sinema did, Arizona’s new members of Congress take oaths on unconventional documents.”
In her piece, Gersony noted that new Congresswoman Ansari took her oath of office using a copy of the U.S. Constitution and that Hamadeh used a Bible belonging to the family of the late humanitarian worker from Arizona, Kayla Mueller.
Both items are considered anything but unconventional based on the response to Cota’s tweet.
“Unconventional” would be the old looney tunes superintendent of Az public schools,” tweeted one follower with the handle @noprezzie2012, referring to former Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman. “The Bible is the norm and very conventional.”
“Unconventional” would be the old looney tunes superintendent of Az public schools. The Bible is the norm and very conventional.https://t.co/PEeAKgFAkZ
— AZSuburbs 🌴 (@noprezzie2012) January 4, 2025
“Consider the source,” tweeted The Mommy Lobby (@MommyLobbyAZ). “Don’t recall the Arizona Republic mentioning anything “unconventional” about former state official SPI Kathy Hoffman being sworn in using her fav children’s book “Too Many Moose” in 2019.”
“We have that reporter blocked and don’t interact with the lying corporate propaganda outlet at AZCentral,” responded Hamadeh. “They’re going bankrupt quick.”
In fact, many of Cota’s followers responded that they had unsubscribed and or blocked the Arizona Republic like Hamadeh long ago.
“The @azcentral hit a new low. @AbrahamHamadeh swearing in on a BIBLE with significant meaning is an UNCONVENTIONAL document,” tweeted former Assistant Arizona Attorney General Jennifer Wright in agreement. “We don’t hate legacy media enough. So proud of you, Congressman Hamadeh! Looking forward to you putting Arizona & America First as you represent GR8 48!”
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Kayla’s parents, Carl and Marsha Mueller, joined the Hamadeh family at the ceremonial swearing in on Friday.
