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    When an atheist goes to court do they have to swear on the bible?

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    +1  Views: 1909 Answers: 6 Posted: 14 years ago
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      No, you can simply 'Afirm' that you are teling the truth.
      14 years ago. Rating: 2
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        ole hipster

        TU for you also...this question was meant to be thought provoking and I guess it worked...thanks for your answer! (:
        commented 14 years ago
        yes they do other wise its called "contempt of court" meaning you dont reconize the justice system. the'll lock you up till you think otherwise
        14 years ago. Rating: 1
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          ole hipster

          Just saw your answer after going back through my questions! Again...great answer from daren 1 (:
          commented 14 years ago
          suliz

          Not in the UK they wouldn't. Not believing in God isn't contempt of court.
          commented 14 years ago
          Actually, nobody is supposed to "swear" to God that they are telling the truth. "Let your yeas be yea, and your nays be nay." In other words, you are supposed to AFFIRM what you say is the truth, and as baswheat stated, you can do this in a court. Simply ask the court that you prefer to affirm your answers.
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            ole hipster

            Hey, I didn't know this was true...interesting...again I'm learning something new another day! (:
            commented 14 years ago
            suliz

            This is true. "Swear on the bible" is slang. If used, the bible is held in the right hand while the person takes the oath to tell the truth.
            commented 14 years ago
            An athestist wouldn't be expected to swear on the bible. They can make a declaration to tell the truth.
            14 years ago. Rating: 1
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              The answer I gave relates to the LAW in ENGLAND. It may be different in other countries.
              14 years ago. Rating: 1
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                suliz

                It might. I can't imagine Americans locking people up for their beliefs, or lack of them.
                commented 14 years ago
                i don't know, hipster. i am awaiting an answer.
                14 years ago. Rating: 0
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                  suliz

                  Plenty here now :-)
                  commented 14 years ago


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