Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

frogmarch

(12,250 posts)

30. Mr. froggy was sworn in

Reply to avebury (Original post)

Wed Aug 27, 2014, 10:34 AM

Aug 2014

once (in Wyoming) by putting his hand on the bible and saying, "Whatever."

That might not work everywhere, though. Like Mr. froggy, I'm an atheist, and f I ever have to be sworn in, I'll go ahead and put my hand on the bible and say "I do." It wouldn't be a big deal to me. It's just a book.

Click here to purchase valentine hearts!

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

30 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Really need some advice [View all] avebury Aug 2014 OP

It's just a book..put your hand on it and say "I do"... RagAss Aug 2014 #1

The problem is that I hold a government job avebury Aug 2014 #7

I agree with RagAss shireen Aug 2014 #14

Generally speaking, oaths are no taken on the bible - and do not contain reference to God. Ms. Toad Aug 2014 #19

your answer is so interesting pleinair Aug 2014 #26

You're welcome. Ms. Toad Aug 2014 #28

You'll have to weigh "personal problem" with "no interest," I guess. Brickbat Aug 2014 #2

I once saw a very religious person refuse the Bible because she thought it Lex Aug 2014 #3

The oath doesn't have to be on a bible. jeff47 Aug 2014 #4

Quakers are another - Ms. Toad Aug 2014 #20

I live deep in the Bible belt. alphafemale Aug 2014 #5

Just as long as I don't have to say avebury Aug 2014 #8

So do I, I am in Georgia. RebelOne Aug 2014 #10

Is there an attorney involved csziggy Aug 2014 #6

You have the choice of making an affirmation instead of an oath. rug Aug 2014 #9

I don't think they use bibles for oaths any more n/t taught_me_patience Aug 2014 #11

When it was sworn for jury duty, we just held up our hands. IdaBriggs Aug 2014 #12

If you dont believe in the bible Egnever Aug 2014 #13

When I don't feel like enduring people making a big deal Shankapotomus Aug 2014 #15

You could always object on scriptural grounds. LiberalAndProud Aug 2014 #16

Varies by jurisdiction. Laelth Aug 2014 #17

That's how it worked when I was deposed. Nye Bevan Aug 2014 #21

There are religious denominations that don't believe in swearing oaths Ex Lurker Aug 2014 #18

Take the oath. It's about the truth of your testimony, not the truth of your beliefs. WinkyDink Aug 2014 #22

You have to make a decision whether to come out or not. cbayer Aug 2014 #23

I have testified in court a couple of times.... NCTraveler Aug 2014 #24

Do whatever you wish, and then tell the truth. MineralMan Aug 2014 #25

Do they still do that anywhere? YarnAddict Aug 2014 #27

Bible in a depo? Gothmog Aug 2014 #29

Mr. froggy was sworn in frogmarch Aug 2014 #30