I won't be swearing on it.
In an effort to end the Bible's monopoly on the swearing-in procedure in the courtroom, the American Civil Liberties Union is now suing the state of North Carolina.
Current law mentions laying one's hand on the "Holy Scriptures," which officials heretofore have interpreted as meaning the Bible.
Court swearing-in: 'So help me Allah'?
Someone should sue the ACLU for wasting taxpayer money on cases like this.
Current law mentions laying one's hand on the "Holy Scriptures," which officials heretofore have interpreted as meaning the Bible.
Court swearing-in: 'So help me Allah'?
Someone should sue the ACLU for wasting taxpayer money on cases like this.
posted by Jason at 7/27/2005 12:51:00 PM
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I understand your point. However, there is much debate on whether certain forms of lying are allowable under the teachings of the Quran, as a quick web search will verify.
What's the point of "invoking a person's conscience" not to lie (which is the statutory purpose of having people take an oath on the Holy Bible) and instead, allowing them to place their hand on a book that allows them to lie?
I'll admit, It's a very complicated question and answer.
armhole,
I recommend that you take the Good Person Test.
That you have qualms about being dishonest betrays that you rely on your conscience.
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