But when we go into court it make us put our hand on the bible and swear to God
Is this not wrong?
What would happen if you refused and told them it was against your religion to swear to anyone in heaven or on earth?
2006-09-11 20:23:22 · 15 answers · asked by ? 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are people who do state that swearing is against their religion. They "affirm" their statements with the same penalty of perjury as if they swear.
2006-09-11 20:30:15 · answer #1 · answered by Kuji 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Swearing has two different meanings in this context.
"Swearing" can mean taking the Lord's name in vain. This is forbidden by the Bible.
However, the Bible also says that "Bearing false witness" is a major transgression. When you "swear" to tell the truth in a court of law, you are stating that you are not going to bear false witness, that is, you are not going to lie about what you know about the matter at hand. That is very different, and very much in line with the Old Testament Biblical law.
In most cases you can also 'Affirm' if you are squeamish about the word 'Swear.' But that is just a matter of terminology. If you are heterodox with the Levitical law, you should have no problem making a firm covenant that you will tell the truth. This is in line not only with the Bible but with the beliefs of all other major world religions.
2006-09-11 20:36:37 · answer #2 · answered by brujo999 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It says not to take the Lord's name in vain, which is like just tossing it about all willy nilly. Actually, there is an alternative affirmation statement that you can request on religious grounds, there's no swearing at all.
I don't think it's wrong to swear to tell the truth because that's what God wants us to do anyway. It's like the same as saying I promise.
2006-09-11 20:30:16 · answer #3 · answered by LovelyBrains 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. The US courts and the British Court system accept promises not to lie in place of swearing on an holy book, or by God.
2006-09-11 20:25:59 · answer #4 · answered by atreadia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The inhabitants of that city that don't beleve in the different God's might have left, the fruit of their exertions may be farm animals. might you reside in a city that went against your ideals? if so, you're a follower, incapable of figuring out for your self. This passage speaks quite to money worshipers. you're on the ultimate music, study revelations.
2016-10-14 22:06:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible teaches us to say YES when we mean YES and NO when we mean NO. It tells us to be honest and be true to ourselves. The courtroom has nothing to do with the bible. A person may swear and still tell a lie.
2006-09-11 20:43:33 · answer #6 · answered by Nevwe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It happens all the time. The just make people promise to tell the truth nothing that if they do not they will be found in contempt of court and fined and or jailed.
2006-09-11 20:25:12 · answer #7 · answered by hmmm... 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when you go to court you don't swear on the bible, that's only on TV
2006-09-11 20:26:50 · answer #8 · answered by Cartman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you tell them it is against your religion they will substitute the word affirm. Done it many times in several states.
2006-09-11 20:27:43 · answer #9 · answered by icheeknows 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no it is not wrong. it's because we trust in god and that let him be the judgement. But those who swears of course didn't respect him
2006-09-11 20:26:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋