Really need some advice

[Ms. Toad]

19. Generally speaking, oaths are no taken on the bible - and do not contain reference to God.

So if it is the religious language or bible, it shouldn't be a problem in a court proceeding.

I cannot take an oath for religious reasons - so not taking an oath does not necessarily out you as a non-Christian. Any Christian who takes the bible literally should also be refusing to take an oath. Matthew 3:34-37 "But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil."

All court proceedings allow witnesses to make an affirmation rather than take an oath - speak to the person administering the oath separately and let them know that you need to make an affirmation rather than take an oath. It is unlikely that anyone listening will notice the difference. (From my faith based perspective, an affirmation also violates the spirit of Matthew 3:36-37, because it declares that on this one special occasion I am telling the truth - but on any other I am free to lie. I do use an affirmation rather than an oath, but at this point I have chosen not to fight the affirmation.)