As a combination of two of the commandments, the Bible states and I paraphrase that we should not worship false idols. Yet in a court of law we swear an oath on the Holy Bible, but refer to the magistrate as your worship and bow heads as we enter. Can anyone explain?
2006-12-17 18:03:24 · 6 answers · asked by bjstanfordau 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This is not linked at all.
Use of this honorific dates back to the middle ages, a time when sacrilege was viewed much more widely and severely than nowadays. Be sure that if worship of the judge, or the king whom he represented, or the law, instead of God was implied, England would have suffered through an inquisition that would overshadow Spain and the Cathar country.
Those are marks of respect, no more. Also, swearing on the bible is borderline breach of the church/state separation, and a throwback to a time when every man allowed to testify in a court of law was a christian, and could be expected to abide to an oath made before God.
2006-12-17 18:29:47 · answer #1 · answered by Svartalf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your worship .. or Your honour are simply names given to a judge based on their authority. They should not be mistaken with the notion of worship .. The bible states that you must not lie as it is a sin, if you do this God will know regardless. The fact that the bible is involved, gives this statement substance. there is no possible way one can look to a judge as an idol (no pun intended) as god made the rules and he sent forth Moses to make sure they were obeyed by his people. Is this not what a judge (descendent of Moses) does ..
2006-12-19 03:50:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You somehow worship judges. How did that happen? I really have no clue why you chose to do this. Lebron James is "King" James, but he holds no monarchy that I know of. You're making something of nothing my friend.
2006-12-18 02:12:59 · answer #3 · answered by Griff 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would be hypocritical for me to put my hand on a bible. It crosses the line of church/state.
2006-12-18 02:08:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
we do not worship the judge we respect him and thats a totally different thing.
of course that is only my opinion.
2006-12-18 02:06:21 · answer #5 · answered by tamam_lior 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LAW OF GOD IS DIFFERENT FROM THE LAW OF MAN, THERE IS NO CONFLICT IN THE TWO BECAUSE THEY ARE BOTH JUST AND SEPARATE FROM ONE ANOTHER.
2006-12-18 04:25:50 · answer #6 · answered by livinhapi 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋