2006-06-29 15:43:14 · 12 answers · asked by Andrew T 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
If they tell the truth, it will be because of their own personal value system. People who ARE Christians have sworn on the bible and then never upheld their oath. Bush is a prime example.
The oath to be taken by the president on first entering office is specified in Article II, Section 1, of the Constitution:
I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.
He has violated, eviscerated and stepped all over the Constitution....so he lied. And he's a Christian!!!!!!
2006-06-29 16:03:18 · answer #1 · answered by Geminess 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No kidding. It's a shock the ACLU hasn't intervened yet.
Believing in God doesn't matter. The act of swearing is symbolic, but you are saying out loud that you understand you're supposed to be truthful. That way if it is found that you have lied, you can be held accountable.
2006-06-29 15:52:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some jurisdictions, one has the choice to swear either on the Bible or to make a solemn affirmation. No matter which the person chooses, he or she is guilty of perjury is he or she lies.
2006-06-29 16:05:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter what you put your hand on. It is the promise to tell the truth itself which is enough. And after making that promise, not telling the truth can get you in some real trouble.
2006-06-29 17:17:45 · answer #4 · answered by Lobos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no more swearing on the Bible in court anymore...it's just a raise your right hand, etc.
2006-06-29 15:46:36 · answer #5 · answered by loubean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, it's called Perjury if you don't... which is odd because the courts consitently limit the Bible... hmm wonder when the ACLU is going to hit that one.
2006-06-29 15:46:52 · answer #6 · answered by Andrew L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesn't matter whether you believe in god or not. its a oath your saying not to lie and will tell the truth. the constitution and all laws written as we know it were based on the bible. if you perjure yourself in court, telling a lie, you will go to jail.
2006-06-29 16:44:27 · answer #7 · answered by hollywood71@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure they do could tell the actuality, and under no circumstances something besides the undeniable fact that the actuality and the total actuality. in the adventure that they don't they are going to be perjuring themselves and in the adventure that they get stuck they could do reformatory time.
2016-10-13 23:34:09 · answer #8 · answered by muniz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If someone does not believe in the oath he/she is taking, there is certainly no compelling reason to tell the truth.
2006-06-29 15:57:04 · answer #9 · answered by Curious1usa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nobody HAS to tell the truth, regardless. The only person who will know if you are lying, is YOU.
2006-06-29 16:21:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋