What do you think is the effect of having the Bible as the tool where people swear to the tell the truth? Give me just whatever idea you have. Thanks
2007-01-01 15:05:42 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
As a Christian, I am truly torn on this issue. This country was founded upon freedom, but at the same time it was also founded with Christian beliefs. I do believe that the Bible is the perfect book to swear upon, because for me the Bible IS Truth, and that's what it would stand for, but I understand that not everyone holds the same beliefs I do, and I would not be insulted if it was taken out of the courtroom. My question would be this: What would people swear on instead?
2007-01-01 16:58:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anashuya 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I am an atheist and it really doesn't offend me.
If most of the people in the U.S. follow the Bible, why make them change the ways just to accommodate the minorities, like myself.
If I were approached to swear on the Bible, I would. This is for two main reasons.
The first is because it would avoid conflict; Why make stupid arguments. I personally feel that arguments over politics and religion are pointless.
Secondly, as an atheist, the Bible is meaningless to me. Swearing over it is consequently meaningless as well. For example, if someone who is, lets say Muslim, walks into a Jewish Synagogue, it doesn't mean that they believe in Jewish beliefs.
[I really do not want to seem like I am denouncing religion. Religion is awesome for some people, but it's just not the thing for me.]
2007-01-01 23:23:56 · answer #2 · answered by Nick Name 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This nation was built on religious freedom..the bible was suppose to be something sacred and people would swear on it and to keep their oaths so if they lied they could be imprisoned for lying because they swore a scared oath of truth on the bible.. its an old idea but still used and still can be prosecuted for lying in a court of law
2007-01-01 23:14:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may reject the bible in the swearing in ceremony. Aside from that, I do not think it has effected courtroom veracity one iota.
PS I find it very surprising that people do not know that they can reject the bible as a swearing in ceremony prop.
2007-01-01 23:09:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the courtroom is a basketball game the judge is the referee, the jury or the staring lineup, the lawyers or the assistant coaches, the defendants or the key players and the bible are the rules of the game which makes sure the starting lineup scores the first point
2007-01-01 23:16:07 · answer #5 · answered by Change 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is an archaic tradition that really needs to go. First of all, not everyone is Christian and believes in the bible. Secondly, people can refuse to swear on the bible.
2007-01-01 23:16:45 · answer #6 · answered by 1teacher 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've been in courtroooms many times and have never actually seen a bible. I think the oath is given sans bible these days.
2007-01-01 23:17:01 · answer #7 · answered by Michael da Man 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its now more of a tradition.. Im more atheist and it wouldnt mean anything really to me to swear on the Bible. I dont lie but you get my point.
2007-01-01 23:08:41 · answer #8 · answered by PenguinsWife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's Archaic, conflicts with the law and forces non-christians to pledge a false allegiance.
2007-01-01 23:08:11 · answer #9 · answered by Bonita Applebaum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this country is based on christianty and the bible. with freedom of choice of religion. we haven`t got this far on our own. by the grace of God we grow. if we stop that we`ll drop...
2007-01-02 09:44:31 · answer #10 · answered by Michael L 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋