Topic: If an atheist has to go to court
Mcobi927's photo
Sat 01/14/17 05:45 AM
do they make him swear on the Bible?

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Sat 01/14/17 07:35 AM
If an atheist has to go to court do they make him swear on the Bible?

Swear? Maybe.
Affirm? No.



Tom4Uhere's photo
Sat 01/14/17 07:52 AM

do they make him swear on the Bible?


LOL, Funny.
I've seen many discussions on this very subject in many different forum communities.
Good luck

soufiehere's photo
Sat 01/14/17 07:55 AM

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

Swear? Maybe.
Affirm? No.

I like this.

Mike6615's photo
Sat 01/14/17 08:14 AM
On House or Senate hearings, they usually say "Do you swear or affirm...", so I'm sure courts do the same.

msharmony's photo
Sat 01/14/17 08:52 AM
The bible is not mandatory. One may affirm without it.

Duttoneer's photo
Sat 01/14/17 11:18 AM

In law, an affirmation is a solemn declaration allowed to those who conscientiously object to taking an oath. An affirmation has exactly the same legal effect as an oath but is usually taken to avoid the religious implications of an oath; it is thus legally binding but not considered a religious oath.

Taken from website below, see for more information.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affirmation_in_law

TxsGal3333's photo
Sat 01/14/17 11:24 AM
Hummm do they even use a bible in court at all anymore???

The one and only time I had to testify on a jury case all they did was asked me to raise my right hand to promise that I would tell the truth and the whole truth ect.. on questions that I would be asked...


IgorFrankensteen's photo
Sat 01/14/17 12:36 PM
Swearing on a bible is long gone in most courts. I've been in courts many times (no, only very rarely as a defendant) and I have NEVER seen anyone bring out a Bible to swear on.

Dodo_David's photo
Sat 01/14/17 12:47 PM
Topic: If an atheist has to go to court


do they make him swear on the Bible?


I'm sure that the atheist would swear.


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Sat 01/14/17 12:58 PM

do they make him swear on the Bible?


He should just do it., what the hell.. its not like the guy he doesn't believe in, in the first place is going to strike him down.

court sucks.. best to get in.. and get out fast

Same thing with jury duty.. a little well placed lie.. and your out of it

mysticalview21's photo
Wed 01/25/17 12:22 PM

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

Swear? Maybe.
Affirm? No.



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mysticalview21's photo
Wed 01/25/17 12:48 PM
Edited by mysticalview21 on Wed 01/25/17 12:52 PM
this was a really awesome movie ...
I never looked a the law ...
as innocent as I thought after...
+ I was on a jury that decided if the case ...
was to go to trial...
I don't remember the bible used for anything ...
we where just deciding a lot of cases in one day ...

runaway jury ...
https://youtu.be/c80vGyzA0LI

navygirl's photo
Wed 01/25/17 01:27 PM

do they make him swear on the Bible?


I go to court regularly due to my job and must testify for trials. I am atheist and I just affirm. The court gives you the choice of affirm or swear on the bible.

mightymoe's photo
Wed 01/25/17 01:57 PM


do they make him swear on the Bible?


I go to court regularly due to my job and must testify for trials. I am atheist and I just affirm. The court gives you the choice of affirm or swear on the bible.



wow, NG... nice to see again! flowers

navygirl's photo
Mon 02/06/17 03:33 PM



do they make him swear on the Bible?


I go to court regularly due to my job and must testify for trials. I am atheist and I just affirm. The court gives you the choice of affirm or swear on the bible.



wow, NG... nice to see again! flowers


Nice to see you too. Hope all is well with you.flowerforyou

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Tue 02/07/17 02:21 PM
If an Atheist was alone in a field, and suddenly there was an enormous Thunder Storm with Lightning flashing all about him, I wonder just what might occur to himoops