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Post by teancum79 on Jan 4, 2007 23:08:33 GMT -5
This has happened a few times now and some people are throwing fits over it. While I personally like the Bible better does it not make more sense to have someone sware an oath on a book they think is holy than one they care little or nothing for?
(though if someone wants to use the TV guide or a playboy I would get upset)
Last I checked in this nation you can have any religion you want.
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Post by Tara on Jan 20, 2007 20:29:44 GMT -5
I agree teancum, it does make sense and it is something I've pondered at one point myself. I mean, a non-believer can take oath under the bible and lie simply b/c they do not beleive.
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Post by Mestemia on Jun 13, 2007 23:57:17 GMT -5
Sworn in where?
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Post by Mestemia on Jun 15, 2007 0:35:16 GMT -5
If you are referring to Keith Ellison, D-Min, and the controversy over his being sworn in over the Koran and not the Bible: Officers of Congress are not required to swear on any book, be it the dictionary or the Bible. Sometimes they pose for photos with a book, but it is not part of the swear in process. All they are required to do is raise thier right hand, and swear to uphold the Constitution. And that's straight from the horses mouth - the House Clerk. thinkprogress.org/2006/11/30/koran-bible-prager-ellison/ |
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