2007-06-13 15:26:40 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sure we can, not like they'll know, I can lie like crazy!!
2007-06-13 15:29:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
No. Physically placing ones hand on a Bible and swearing an oath is not required nor was it ever legally enforceable. The court gives those giving testimony the option of "swearing an oath" or making an affirmation to tell the truth as to the best of their knowledge.
2007-06-13 22:39:09 · answer #2 · answered by hsmommy06 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they choose to swear on the bible there is nothing to stop them.. That doesn't mean they believe it..
When going to court a person is not required to swear on the bible or any other book.. The famous "Do you swear to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you god..." doesn't have to be sworn to either..
I went to court when the judge wanted me sworn in I said "I will not swear on a bible or make a pledge with so help me god in it."
He said "Ok what will you do?"
I just held my right hand up and said "I promise to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth."
The judge smiled and said " Ok let the record show the witness has promised to tell the truth and let's proceed."
No pledge in a fictional deities name, no bible, completely legal..
2007-06-13 22:36:33 · answer #3 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most courts have done away with swearing on a Bible, since there are so many who don't follow its teachings.
2007-06-14 00:02:56 · answer #4 · answered by humanrayc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can refuse to swear on the Bible. I did when I had to testify in court because I don't believe the holy book should be used in that manner or be involved in legal proceedings. Church and state should be seperate.
2007-06-13 22:47:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
In court people don't swear on a bible. That is only on TV
2007-06-13 22:30:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
They don't really do swearing on the Bible anymore.
2007-06-13 22:45:47 · answer #7 · answered by Jess H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I went to court, I was not asked to. There was no bible or god or anything like that. Maybe California really has seperation of church and state
2007-06-13 22:30:53 · answer #8 · answered by Sam and I 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I went to testify as a witness and refused to swear on the bible and they held me in contempt. Are we oppressed and discriminated against?
2007-06-13 22:30:58 · answer #9 · answered by Shawn B 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Advantage #759
2007-06-13 22:30:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that they should not be allowed too. They do not honor the Bible and so, why would anyone believe them if they did swear on the Bible. Wouldn't that act be deceitful?
However, I do believe that many have sworn upon a Book that many hold dear, including myself!
2007-06-13 22:36:07 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋