2007-12-07 14:21:25 · 11 answers · asked by Not just a pretty face 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
no, an athiest swears AT the bible
2007-12-07 14:24:36 · answer #1 · answered by fishbulb 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Bibles are no longer commonly used in US courts. When you take the stand, youare simply asked to raise your right hand and swear that your testimony is here is no standard witness' or juror's oath.
2007-12-07 14:28:40 · answer #2 · answered by ckmeat sandwich 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. you could say you want to substantiate than to swear because of the fact of religious motives. they are sure by utilising regulation to settle for, and you do not ought to color your self unfairly to a (probable majority protestant) jury.
2016-12-10 16:04:40 · answer #3 · answered by angele 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. You're given a choice to swear upon something else if you are not Christian.
2007-12-07 14:25:15 · answer #4 · answered by Triddy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but you do have to swear under penalty of perjury. And if you do commit perjury you can be incarcerated.
2007-12-07 14:25:26 · answer #5 · answered by jdnmsedsacrasac1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually no. Not in Canada anyway. You just "promise" to tell the truth.
2007-12-07 14:25:01 · answer #6 · answered by Emery 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. They have to take what is called a "solemn affirmation".
2007-12-07 14:29:34 · answer #7 · answered by Kat* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting question. No.
2007-12-07 14:27:28 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ Etheria ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fraid so. It may not mean anything to them but it does to the judge and God.
2007-12-07 14:25:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
No they don't have too
2007-12-07 14:29:07 · answer #10 · answered by ▒Яenée▒ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋