Are they required to say "so help me god"?
2007-03-24 08:58:23 · 6 answers · asked by kappalokka 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It would be unConstitutional to require either by law...
2007-03-24 09:01:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. It is not a requirement. You may elect to "Affrim to tell the truth and nothiing but the truth under penalty of perjury." That is what I have done every time I've testified in court to provide evidence."
2007-03-24 09:23:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not required to do this, there is a non bible swearing one, but i cant remember it right now
2007-03-24 09:01:45 · answer #3 · answered by laura n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think so. The point is not whether you have a religion or what kind, but to see if you are a "god fearing" person. If not, then what would stop you from lying. That's the whole point. It's there from that historical legal perspective.
2007-03-24 09:03:08 · answer #4 · answered by Eisbär 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The last time I had to swear, it was simply a question of holding my right hand in the air; my left hand was at my side. You can use whatever religious book you wish, if you want to use one.
2007-03-24 09:06:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, and no. People are allowed to "affirm" that they will tell the truth, and the consequence of lying (a perjury charge) is the same.
2007-03-24 09:05:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋