If you're planning on lying, do they really think you will tell them? LOL
2007-03-27 11:53:24 · 12 answers · asked by GleN 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I've always wondered why they make everyone swear on a Bible. Not everyone believes in what the Bible says. What do they have the Atheists swear on?
2007-03-27 11:58:30 · answer #1 · answered by Princess Leia 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Do you reside decrease than a rock. it particularly is a convention at swearing in began via George Washington on the 1st inauguration. He had that on the tip of the swearing... And the ten commandments are on the partitions on the superb courtroom. learn your international locations historic past. i think of bailiffs swear you in via the way.
2016-10-20 02:18:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You swear to tell the truth because an innocent person could be charged because of it. That's not fair, its the lyers fault!!
2007-03-27 11:58:44 · answer #3 · answered by I am the next American Idol♫ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swear to tell the truth with hand on Bible....if you lie after swearing that you won't lie you can go to jail.........
2007-03-27 11:58:12 · answer #4 · answered by missellie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lol, I don't know, I guess they think it will make a person more likely to tell the truth if they're under oath....
2007-03-27 12:06:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
telling the truth is best in court. some do lie but are caught at it..
2007-03-27 11:59:20 · answer #6 · answered by StarShine G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because if you lie then you have broken the law. Your swore to tell the truth in court !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-03-27 11:58:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they ask you to swear so if they catch you in a lie they can prosecute!
2007-03-27 11:57:05 · answer #8 · answered by Grianagh 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
swear to God.. most people do, but it doesn't matter, nobody will never know that you lied!
2007-03-27 11:57:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You got it!
They'll lie if they're going to.
2007-03-27 11:57:33 · answer #10 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋