2007-07-01 15:43:10 · 10 answers · asked by Mr Universe 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
They don't. That was done away with a LOONG time ago.
If a person WANTS to swear on a bible, one will be provided.
They also don't "swear to God" anymore either, unless they want to.
2007-07-01 16:51:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was originally intentended to appeal to your moral sensablities as a cristian,catholic,ect , & that you were in fact " telling the truth" with your testimony & have sworn to do so before God. What I found odd about it was that the church & state are suppossed to be seprate by the constitution. But i dont belive they do this anymore, like with the 10 commandments being displayed.
2007-07-01 23:01:13 · answer #2 · answered by scarecrowbones 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obviously you have never been in court. They don't have you swear on a Bible anymore. You can if you want to, but you'd best bring your own Bible.
2007-07-01 22:46:14 · answer #3 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a stupid custom that should be abolished. People should swear on the Constitution.
I testified in a civil suit and I thought, Why should they make me swear on a book I think is nothing but a pack of primitive lies?
2007-07-01 22:46:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Politicians are hypocrites that is why. They use agendas to drive out all that is good and ethical. I am sure the criminals, hypocrites and other assorted liberal whores will work on that next--but in good time they too will have to meet their Maker (even if they deny or fail to believe) and that will be a sad ending for them for they perish for lack of knowledge, belief and faith.
2007-07-01 22:54:28 · answer #5 · answered by Yahoo S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never heard of that. well its required to swear on the bible whenever testifying in court but they should put up the ten commandments on the wall.well as long as God is fine with it and as long as it doesnt upset God.
2007-07-01 22:49:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
wrong question......why are people forced to swear on a Bible, when many of them do not believe it to be true? think about it.
2007-07-01 22:47:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because our goverment trys to out rule god.
2007-07-01 22:46:47 · answer #8 · answered by dmale81 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your thinking your thinking hahahahaha good one i like that question --------i always say i afrim
2007-07-01 22:48:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
BECAUSE THIS COUNTRY IS SO CONTRADICTORY.
2007-07-01 22:48:50 · answer #10 · answered by erika_sullivan1114 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋