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In reply to the discussion: Congresswoman did not swear oath on a Bible [View all]Moonwalk
(2,322 posts)...it was no one's business. Why is that? You seem really bothered that someone thinks her brave, and really intent on proving that she's not. Why? There was a woman who refused to leave her bus seat and many consider that simple act very brave. Maybe this is similar--a small act that may have larger consequences than you know.
I don't know much about her state or constituents or what she might face for not using a Bible, do you? If not, then many just not using a Bible was very brave of her. Maybe just being ambiguous, a "not" as it were rather than declaring herself an atheist is brave enough for now--or maybe it's honest. Maybe she hasn't yet decided. Or perhaps she isn't so brave.
I do know that you are trying to define your way to victory by deciding what is and is not brave--and I'm not sure that's right as bravery differs from person to person and action to action. For some people it takes great bravery just to get out of bed. Perhaps her swearing on the constitution--actions, after all, speak much louder than words--is what shows her bravery here. Are you really so certain it doesn't?