torah instead
2007-05-16 08:55:35 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That is their option.
2007-05-16 08:58:36 · answer #1 · answered by Bud 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they use a Bible in court any longer ..
The religious convictions of some people prevent them from doing so. A person will however be required to publicly affirm his solemn agreement to tell the truth if he objects to swearing an oath. Such an affirmation does not involve or require the use of a Bible.
2007-05-16 08:57:55 · answer #2 · answered by MyPreshus 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. They probably refused based on their religion which would have to be accepted by the court. Though, in Kentucky, they don't do that anymore.
What's amusing about it is the Bible says that "God" claims that one should never swear on anything on earth or in the heavens including "swearing to God". And here they are asking people to swear on the Bible to tell the truth... as if that matters...
2007-05-16 09:06:54 · answer #3 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never been asked to swear in court, but I will not ever use a Christian bible for such a thing, I cannot promise to tell the truth over a book of fiction.
2007-05-16 13:15:00 · answer #4 · answered by XX 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have a right to give their word instead of putting their hand on the Bible, as does anyone.
2007-05-16 08:58:55 · answer #5 · answered by Fish <>< 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For the most part, Bibles are no longer used in courtrooms. You are not required to swear on a book, and all that is required is that you swear or affirm that you will tell the truth.
2007-05-16 08:58:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
they dont have to do it. they have a choice like everybody else to do it or not.
i see on some of these answers that they dont use the bible anymore but i guess they have never been to court because i have been to court and they do ask if you want to swear on the bible or not.
2007-05-16 08:59:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Torah is the first 5 books of the bible.
The Tanak is the entire OT.
Since they're swearing to God, I think it's ok.
More importantly, do Atheists just laugh when confronted with this?
2007-05-16 08:58:40 · answer #8 · answered by Max Marie, OFS 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Of each and every of the cases I been to courtroom, I on no account as quickly as considered everyone swear on any e book. basically to enhance there hand and swear to inform the certainty and not something however the certainty so help you G-d.
2016-11-04 03:36:53 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states don't use a Bible at all anymore. It is just raise your right hand.
2007-05-16 08:58:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No one has ever been sworn in on a Bible, except in some counties in the South.
2007-05-16 08:59:27 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋