2007-05-07 09:58:20 · 27 answers · asked by johnny_vengeance 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yes they do . I have a Friend who is atheist ,he works in law enforcement. When he is in court he has to go through the same thing as all other people who testify. sorry no special treatment for non believers.
2007-05-07 10:11:50 · answer #1 · answered by srstephens 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. No-one is (or has ever) been forced to swear on the bible or say "so help me God". Affirmation has always been a valid choice, and jurors are instructed that a witness choosing to affirm rather than swear cannot be considered when weighing their testimony.
btw, many Christian denominations also prohibit the use of a bible in swearing an oath, so choosing to affirm does not label a person a non-Christian
2007-05-07 17:34:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they even use the Bible in most courts now.
2007-05-07 17:04:24 · answer #3 · answered by Jess H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope anyone can refuse to swear on the bible.
2007-05-07 17:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by millajovovichsboyfriend 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No one has to do that. Including Buddhists, Muslims, Wiccans, and Pagans who also don't follow the Bible.
2007-05-07 17:08:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was recently called for jury duty, was picked, and was sworn in. No bible was used, no words 'so help me god' were required. If there had been I would have refused.
2007-05-07 17:25:09 · answer #6 · answered by ndmagicman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well i've never been in court but I'd refuse to say that because it's a lie and you're not supposed to lie in court (well in general but especially in court).
Duly noted is the christian who not only wants atheists to (what they consider a ) lie but is gleeful at people being forced to submit to her religion.
2007-05-07 17:07:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the country's early years an atheist's testimony was not acceptable since he had no basis for right or wrong. the other answerer was right.all that's required is an affirmation. that was done for the benefit of those with religious objection to vows
2007-05-07 17:08:42 · answer #8 · answered by beauhonkus 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This one doesnt nor does one have to.
They simply ask you if you swear to tell the truth.
2007-05-07 17:05:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, we don't. Most civilized countries make provisions for individuals of non-biblical traditions & religions, as well as for those with no religious tradition.
2007-05-07 17:05:26 · answer #10 · answered by JAT 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋