Do you believe that swearing on the Bible and "In God we trust" should be taking out?agree or disagree

Question

I need initials.. thank you!

really? they took it out in other states? THEY ADDED IT TO THE TEXAS PLEDGE!

"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible."

Answer 1

Swearing on the Bible - probably. "In God We Trust", no. It's historical and cultural, not religious.

Answer 2

Swearing on the Bible is not really used much any more for good reasons...why make people believe that a person holds themselves accountable to God if they themselves don't or might not. How would we swear in a non-believer? Plus the Bible forbids it.

Matthew 5:33-37 (New King James Version)
Jesus Forbids Oaths

33 “Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’ 34 But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 nor by the earth, for it is His footstool; nor by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 Nor shall you swear by your head, because you cannot make one hair white or black. 37 But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.
In other words, let people judge how truthful you are on your own merit.

"In God we Trust" is acceptable to many as it does not specify who God is. It was instituted after WW I and II and many people did find or turn to religion during those dark years of struggle, hardships and despair. Since the majority of the people in the US are religious, it is fair to accomodate them and does not establish a national religion.

Answer 3

Swearing on the Bible is no longer done in courtrooms, and it is optional for public officials.

In God We Trust should definitely be removed, since it was added in the 1950's. Bellamy, the original author of the pledge, was a Baptist Minister, and he didn't include God. I think that we should trust his judgment, and keep the pledge as it was originally written. One nation, with liberty and justice for all...

Answer 4

Swearing on the Bible is non-enforcable and infrequently practiced already. Good thing - I much prefer when bad ideas go out with a whimper rather than a bang.

In God We Trust is probably going to require a lawsuit to dislodge, since it's a popular meaningless sentiment. I wouldn't be surprised if it comes from the Indiana license plate kerfuffle.

Answer 5

you can swear on any book of your chosing actually. If you choose the bible, thats your issue.

in god we trust doesnt bother me, mainly because i dont see god as specific, just because Christians have the ego to state that God is the christian god, doesnt mean every god that has ever been created and been called god, is the same.

Answer 6

The separation of Church and State is NOT in our constitution. It was in a personal letter Jefferson wrote to someone to assure them that the government would not control the religion of the people as had happened in England.
Do not believe the historical revisionism in the text books of today. This country was founded on Christianity. Our government was designed after the Trinity model.
If you can find someone who can show you a video series called "the Truth Project" watch it. It will change your life!
But in answer to your question, I strongly disagree!
B.O.C.
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Answer 7

Well the swearing on the Bible thing is almost dead. The other will be eventually.

Answer 8

"In God we trust" is fine.

Swearing on the Bible should be taken out.

~ Eric Putkonen

Answer 9

No. I think it the phrases should stay on the U.S. currency and in the court of law

Answer 10

YES, and in some places it already has