2006-11-06 10:53:50 · 13 answers · asked by mR.fUNNY 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They would not swear on a bible they would swear a solemn oath. If they were to swear on a bible their testimony could be disregarded!
2006-11-06 10:56:08 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The United States government cannot force a person to express faith in any religion or religious belief. The use of a Bible and "so help you God" are not required. Instead of the swearing oath, an "affirmation" may be taken, which is legally equivalent to the typical Bible/God oath.
A Muslim can take the standard oath, and simply use a Qu'ran instead of a Christian Bible. Or, they can simply affirm.
"In cases where swearing is a problem, an affirmation can be usually substituted. This alternative allows atheists and people whose religion does not allow them to swear to still testify and hold office. Affirmations are also used if appropriate sacred scriptures are not available; for instance, a Muslim would most likely affirm if a Qu'ran was not made available. The United States has permitted affirmations since it was founded; it is explicitly mentioned in the Constitution. Only two US Presidents, Franklin Pierce and Herbert Hoover, have chosen to affirm rather than swear at their inaugurations."
"An affirmation is a solemn promise or assertion made under the penalties of perjury that has exactly the same legal effect as an oath. To affirm is to make an affirmation. This option is allowed to those who conscientiously object to taking an oath, usually to avoid the religious implications of an oath."
2006-11-06 19:07:38 · answer #2 · answered by romulusnr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We're atheists, not vampires. It's not going to burn us.
That said, it doesn't mean anything to us either. We don't believe in eternal punishment for breaking your biblical laws. Personally, I wouldn't do it - it's not required under the law. I wouldn't lie, but that's because it could hurt someone - not because some sky daddy will shake his finger at me.
2006-11-06 19:00:51 · answer #3 · answered by eri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my dad in law says he will do it
he will stand on the bible and swear
2006-11-06 18:55:22 · answer #4 · answered by Peace 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do it if I was ever in that situation. I would not want to cause a scene in the courtroom. It just wouldn't mean anything to me...
2006-11-06 18:56:39 · answer #5 · answered by Infidel-E 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think they swear on bibles anymore in the court of law.
If they did, it would be illegal.
2006-11-06 18:56:26 · answer #6 · answered by umwut? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ha. Yes, but since they don't believe, it doesn't matter to them.
2006-11-06 19:02:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So we just say those silly things honey, when we lie we don't go to hell, we go anywhere.
2006-11-06 18:56:24 · answer #8 · answered by tyler durden Oƒƒicial 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can also affrim,,we are not to swear to anything Holy
2006-11-06 18:55:59 · answer #9 · answered by I give you the Glory Father ! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im pretty sure they have something else. i know they definetely do something different for muslims
2006-11-06 18:55:56 · answer #10 · answered by Red Eye 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋