If an atheist has to go to court, do they make him/her swear on the Bible?

by Huki68 Posted 2012/08/09 20:44:11

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Jana~ una chica loca 2012/08/19 23:27:36

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dunno, but it wouldn't be logical

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☥☽✪☾DAW ☽✪☾ 2012/08/13 17:59:45

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No they do not I am Pagan Whenever I had to go to Court
I swore to tell the Truth on my Book
Sometimes I chose a Science Book Other times i choose a Book on a Goddess

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Dave In Cali 2012/08/12 11:39:25

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You have the option to swear on the flag or on a book of law (the book in question typically pertinent; state; county; country or what have you)

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**StarzAbove** 2012/08/11 18:55:31

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Yes, his beliefs don't matter, it's the law.

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Muskoka 2012/08/10 21:46:00

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No they do not. You simply have to swear to tell the truth.

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Bastion 2012/08/10 19:28:49

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No.

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rand 2012/08/09 22:00:26

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No, it can't be required...or at least I hope it isn't being forced.

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Metaldane 2012/08/09 21:26:27

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No they eventually realized how prejudiced and offensive that was to non christians

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halfbreed 2012/08/09 21:14:51

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You do not have to swea on the bible any more.

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twocrows 2012/08/09 21:09:41

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ummm - - no. nor Jehovah's witnesses, either. nor Muslims or Buddhists or Hindus, etc. etc. etc.
any person who testifies in court is allowed to affirm.

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Shawna 2012/08/09 20:59:36

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Not where I live. You can chose to affirm.

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Radical Ed 2012/08/09 20:59:25

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nope, you can make a pledge or affirmation. it's just the same thing to promise the court that you will not tell a lie. cross your heart :P

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JMCC 2012/08/09 20:55:10

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Not in the UK - the make a pledge.

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NarcolepticGoat 2012/08/09 20:53:04

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No, swear or affirm. Not all Christians will do it either. And you don't need a Bible. What would be the point for those who don't believe?

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The Sane One 2012/08/09 20:49:18

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No.

An affirmation has exactly the same legal effect as an oath, but is usually taken to avoid the religious implications of an oath.

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The Elitist Libtard SodaJerk 2012/08/09 20:48:41

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Yes! and it's not negotiable. The common Atheist gets an inner chuckle from the Hollow Gesture. Many believers have been convicted of purgery, not one has been struck by lightning, That I know of.

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Muskoka to The Eli... 2012/08/10 21:46:56 (edited)

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No it is not the law at all.

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The Eli... to Muskoka 2012/08/10 22:04:26

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Good to know.

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Lindy... 2012/08/09 20:47:42

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Yes, it's the law. Unfortunately it doesn't mean he'll tell the truth any more than a zealot would. Lying, when it helps YOU, is simply human nature, for the religious as well as the atheist!

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Muskoka to Lindy... 2012/08/10 21:46:20

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No it is not the law at all.

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Lindy... to Muskoka 2012/08/10 22:11:01 (edited)

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You are right. I looked it up and found out I was in error! Boy is my face red!

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Muskoka to Lindy... 2012/08/11 01:50:41

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If you have never been to court, you would have no reason to know.

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