2007-03-17 06:28:39 · 12 answers · asked by freestreams 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I have been to court. Raised my right hand and swore to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. No Bible no mention of God. It is my understanding that is now the norm in the US.
2007-03-17 07:06:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, but I do know that the courts will substitute whatever holy book is used; i.e., Muslims will be given the Koran instead of the Bible.
Also, one does not have to swear at all, but can affirm.
2007-03-17 19:44:54 · answer #2 · answered by mormon_4_jesus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In US courts, I have never been asked to swear on any book. I have only been asked to raise my right hand and swear.
2007-03-17 14:07:24 · answer #3 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The will swear on the Torah as they do not believe in the New Testament.
A muslim will swear on Quran and a hindu on Gita. Etc.
2007-03-17 13:33:23 · answer #4 · answered by tahirweb 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It probably depends on which country. Some countries respect people's religions in court.
2007-03-17 13:32:55 · answer #5 · answered by rgtheisen2003 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are forbidden to "Swear" to anything according to the bible.. however, in the U.S., they are asked "do you swear OR affirm".. they can give an affirmation.
2007-03-17 13:44:19 · answer #6 · answered by Kallan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If swearing on a book works why is perjury a crime.
CHOOSE REALITY
2007-03-17 13:43:24 · answer #7 · answered by U-98 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they would probably swear on their holy book i.e Torah. This is what i think
2007-03-17 13:42:07 · answer #8 · answered by Ayaz N 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why not?The bible is jewish.
2007-03-17 13:33:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
its against their religion
2007-03-17 13:35:42 · answer #10 · answered by ♥JESUS IS MY SAVIOR ♥ 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋