2007-12-20 10:16:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, whether you call it an oath or an affirmation, they still have to swear to tell the truth. Our courts do not use a Bible and do not swear to tell the truth "so help me God." Our judges say: "Do you swear the testimony you are about to give is true, under penalty of perjury."
2007-12-20 11:24:44 · answer #1 · answered by David M 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
In court, you mean?
No, they make an affirmation. So do members of a few Christian sects that have a religious objection to oaths for secular matters.
Richard
2007-12-20 10:20:09 · answer #2 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, but they do an affirmation instead.
2007-12-20 10:19:29 · answer #3 · answered by James S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ha ha ha i have wondered this myself, but never thought to ask.
2007-12-20 10:29:35 · answer #4 · answered by athenaperkins 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes but it is not to God .
2007-12-20 11:16:50 · answer #5 · answered by knightrunner13 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋