I mean, we say that church and state are separate in America, so why don't we put it into practice? Isn't the Constitution the closest thing to a "sacred" document American politicians have? It's their duty to uphold, protect, and amend this basis for every law America has no matter what, so why not just have them swear by it when going into office and skip all the middle school drama?
2007-01-05 10:31:48 · 10 answers · asked by Cat Loves Her Sabres 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I don't think there was anything wrong with a Muslim Congressman being sworn in on a Koran, I think there's something wrong with the fit people are throwing about it and think it's a ridiculous issue with a simple solution.
2007-01-05 10:52:06 · update #1
that is an extremely good idea.
so often politicians will base major desisions on religion, where it should have no factor. something should not be illegal because the bible says it is wrong. things should only be illegal if they cause harm to people other than those involved.
2007-01-05 10:35:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it has to do with the fact that the Constitution is secular law. You have to follow the rules of law or you'll get a secular punishment. That's implicit.
But if they truly believe in God & they swear on the Bible, then they are compelled from a spiritual place to uphold the law. Otherwise they go to hell or some other such thing.
It's like a backup for if they start getting ideas about abusing their power. Doesn't work though.
2007-01-05 10:42:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No that became Ellison of Minnesota who used Thomas Jefferson's Koran to be sworn in. Obama became sworn in on a Bible. notwithstanding it incredibly is only for tutor, the definitely swearing in would not contain any non secular accoutrements.
2016-10-30 02:47:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a oath sworn on the bible. The oath is "to protect and defend the Constitution." The bible use is traditional. Since the USA was founded on Christian values long ago the Bible is used by tradition.
The Koran is a Muslims Bible.
2007-01-05 10:42:06 · answer #4 · answered by jl_jack09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree!
This country was built on the legacy of separation of church and state, so it really doesn't make sense to use religious texts, like the Bible or Koran.
2007-01-05 10:35:26 · answer #5 · answered by mkn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who cares. Swearing on a bible has nothing to do with separation of church and state, and I am sure others who care not to have an alternate arrangement!
Why is it we make so much out of trivial issues! Why don't we care more about the kid who is going to freeze to death tonight?
2007-01-05 10:36:14 · answer #6 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The premise of the ceremony is that the INDIVIDUAL is a man of God and that is above the law of man. It's tradition too. So much of who we are today is strongly linked to the past!
2007-01-05 10:40:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tradition. President Adams( not sure which one) used a legal text.
2007-01-05 10:34:53 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I DON'T AGREE WITH "ARTIST GIRL", BUT i agree with cantcu. we should care about those poor kids instead of pointing out ridiculous stuffs.
2007-01-05 10:42:10 · answer #9 · answered by juliotelehit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
then you say....so help me George Washington?
2007-01-05 10:50:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋