christians use bible....etc.
2006-08-02 17:13:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I have worked in the court system for 20 years, and I am authorized by the state I work in to give oaths to people who are going to testify. People who do not believe in God do not take an oath. Instead, they affirm. This is what I say to them:
Do you solemnly affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
2006-08-02 17:22:09 · answer #1 · answered by No Shortage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, to people that have to swear on a Bible in court I think is appalling and what they say should not be allowed, it's a court of law not a church. For as much truth that's in the BIBLE we might as well be giving an oath on the SEARS catalog. After all the Bible starts out with god telling a lie, he told Adam and Eve if they ate from the tree of Knowledge they would Die. Well they did eat and they did not DIE.
2006-08-03 00:27:17 · answer #2 · answered by g-day mate 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't take oath on any particular book. Or it would depend. If I take the oath to say the truth in court, I'd do so on the Constitution.
2006-08-03 00:18:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atheists don't take oaths and neither should Christians.
Matthew 5:34
2006-08-03 00:27:17 · answer #4 · answered by chubbiguy40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋