2007-07-01 12:40:15 · 15 answers · asked by Gaming 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In UK they can affirm to tell the truth. Most British don't go to church, but still have a vague faith in God and therefore swear on the Bible. Last time I was in court (as a juror) you had to ask for an exception to be made if you don't want to swear on the Bible.
2007-07-01 12:49:12 · answer #1 · answered by Citizen Justin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's strange that Bibles are even in court for people to swear on them, since Jesus said that we should only say Yes or No, not to swear on anything.
2007-07-01 19:48:01 · answer #2 · answered by DCFN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing to stop it..
When I go to court I raise my right hand and say "I promise to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth." No bible no so help me god. yadda yadda yadda..
A person can not be forced to swear on a bible or swear in the name of any deity....
2007-07-01 19:49:26 · answer #3 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what? Muslims in this country don't swear on the Bible either, or Buddhist. The Bible is not required to promise to "tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth."
2007-07-01 19:46:40 · answer #4 · answered by atheist 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't really matter who swears on the bible in court. You will either tell the truth or lie regardless.
2007-07-01 19:47:39 · answer #5 · answered by moondriven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never understood the idea.
Anyone bound by the Bible should never lie in the first place.
Anyone not bound by the Bible will not care if he breaks an oath made on the Bible JUST because it's made on the Bible.
I thought they changed the rules so that you could choose whatever text you wanted. That's hearsay, though...
2007-07-01 19:43:35 · answer #6 · answered by Skye 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
probably not, right...
...but, then again, neither can us Christians:
Matthew 5:34
But I tell you, Do not swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God's throne...Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one
2007-07-01 19:46:14 · answer #7 · answered by jamestheprophet 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We affirm.
Mind you, atheists don't end up in court as often as Christians, so it's moot.
2007-07-01 19:46:29 · answer #8 · answered by Bad Liberal 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Great question. If they do they will be responsible for lies told just like christians.
2007-07-01 19:48:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what's your point? it's not required, this isn't a theocracy.
and no, Framed, it just means we appreciate the Founder's good sense in separating church and state
2007-07-01 20:52:14 · answer #10 · answered by answer faerie, V.T., A. M. 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋