What does an honest Atheist do in court ?

[Engyo]

Sorry guys -

They don't make you swear on a Bible, and they don't make you swear "so help me God" in Texas courts, anyway.

 

[michel]

In the UK you may choose whether you swear an oath on the bible or take what I think is called a 'civil oath'. This means that you just say "I promise to tell the truth".

You're quite right; wow, we are more Bible bashing than the Americans!!!!!:cover:

I believe though that the requirenment to swear an oath is restricted to County courtrooms, as opposed to Magistrate's courts.

 

[charles brough]

this is a really good question! I don't mind manger scenes at Christmass. They are kinb of cute if not pitiful. I don't mind seeing "God" our our debased coinage. But I cannot imagine myself swearing on a Bible! I look in the damned thing frequently enough to verify items I get, but to swear an oath on it, I cannot imagine myself doing it. However, who knows how compelled i might be....

In any case, what i imagine would be that I would request to swear on my honor as a human being. I would have my lawyer make a big issue of that.

 

[Willamena]

Are you serious? I thought they did!

Not even in the movies anymore.

 

[tmaromine]

In any case, what i imagine would be that I would request to swear on my honor as a human being. I would have my lawyer make a big issue of that.

Same for me.

It's about time US courts are changing from the old ways. And, my Youth and Government trip is finally this weekend.

I believe though that the requirenment to swear an oath is restricted to County courtrooms, as opposed to Magistrate's courts.

Do you know why that would be ?...