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TreasonousBastard

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5. I wouldn't swear at all. Note that all mentions of swearing also say "or affirm". This goes back..

Reply to Collimator (Original post)

Sat Jan 16, 2021, 10:08 PM

Jan 2021

to English law in at least the 1600s when Quakers and others had religious objections to swearing to a deity.

These days it is not as big a deal as back then, but our founders were well aware of the question and included affirmation as an alternative to swearing.

So, as a non-practicing Quaker, and current UU and general non-believer I would (and have) simply said "I affirm".

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What Would You Swear Upon? [View all] Collimator Jan 2021 OP

Nothing PJMcK Jan 2021 #1

none and it wouldnt be so help me god either nt msongs Jan 2021 #2

Not religious but I have my father's Bible from WWII, maybe that. dem4decades Jan 2021 #3

I think I'd go with these True Dough Jan 2021 #4

LOL Catcar Jan 2021 #7

ROFL!!!!! 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 2021 #9

I wouldn't swear at all. Note that all mentions of swearing also say "or affirm". This goes back.. TreasonousBastard Jan 2021 #5

The Constitution. Or The Old Man and the Sea. Catcar Jan 2021 #6

Affirm on a copy of the Constitution exboyfil Jan 2021 #8

One of my parents' wedding photos, since they're the reason I'd be there. 50 Shades Of Blue Jan 2021 #10

Another for the Constitution. Baked Potato Jan 2021 #11

Definitely the Constitution. IMHO, that should have replaced the Bible Marie Marie Jan 2021 #12

Constitution and Declaration of Independence. lastlib Jan 2021 #14

i'd make a pinky promise orleans Jan 2021 #13

The Constitution. No Bibles, No Korans, No 'holy books'. GoneOffShore Jan 2021 #15

I'd give my lick and a promise on dark chocolate. Solly Mack Jan 2021 #16

Being a Quaker, I wouldn't. (n/t) derby378 Jan 2021 #17

I wouldn't, I know Floyd R. Turbo Jan 2021 #18