" Swearing " on the Bible  |
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 In all the court scenes I see a person swearing on a Bible What if the person isn't Jewish or Christian? What happens then?If you were a member of the jury and you found out that the person testifying wasn't Christian or Jewish would you assume they would lie on the stand? I think courts these days should have All the Good Books,especially The Koran.And if an Atheist is to testify,the bailiff should make sure the person knows the rules against perjury. Your thoughts.
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1.  Ravenladyj (17909) | 4 weeks ago |  LOL you know I've often wondered that myself..or what if the bible being used is onen that the person testifying is against?
If you were a member of the jury and you found out that the person testifying wasn't Christian or Jewish would you assume they would lie on the stand?
would "I"? no...to me the whole swearing on the bible thing is nothing but b.s since even Christians are capable of lying whether they'll admit it or not....
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2.  wonttakelong (1602) | 4 weeks ago |  why is swearing on the bible (or any religious book) even neccesary?
if people want to lie then they are going to lie regardless of their religious background
"If you were a member of the jury and you found out that the person testifying wasn't Christian or Jewish would you assume they would lie on the stand?"
I hope you dont feel that way
I found that question insulting
I am not a Christian and for someone to assume that I am a liar because I am not a Christian is just down right insulting
even us NON Christians have morals!!!
so to answer that question NO I would not assume anything about anyone based on their religion
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 sarahruthbeth22 (10338) | 4 weeks ago | I am not Christian either. I'm Jewish so The first part of the Bible is sacred to me but I don't assume Only christians and Jews are the honest ones in court. I find it insulting and maybe a violation of separation of church and state for the Bible to be used this way. | |
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| wonttakelong (1602) | 4 weeks ago | Good to know you dont feel that way
I agree with you that it is violation of the seperation of church and state
a bible has business in a court of law | |
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| 3. creationhub (1988) | 4 weeks ago |  It does not matter what religeon a person belong, but swearing on the bible makes ridicule. It does not mean that God is going to send thunder and lightning should one lie. It is better just put on a reliable lie detector test before testifying in court.
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| 4. laglen (3705) | 4 weeks ago |  If you do not believe in the bible, they have you swear on your word. As a jury member, I wouldn't think twice. If the person gives their word, it is the same thing. I would watch and listen to the person and evidence to judge.
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| 5. fjaril (4125) | 4 weeks ago |  I think swearing on a bible is ridiculous.. It is a holy book of certain religions and swearing on it would be, what? like saying I swear on my mother's grave? or I swear to god? or I swear on my ancestors. Leave god out of this business. Can man not be trusted to NOT do something vile and stupid without swearing ON something or someone?
Why, It should be an oath taken that you swear to tell the truth and the whole truth or you face the penalty of having perjured yourself. One should also be told what the penalty for that crime is and if they understand the consequences if they do not tell the truth.
I think I would take it seriously if I was told by the court to tell the truth or I could end up being fined or in jail!
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| 6. SouravRC (226) | 4 weeks ago |  It's a old rule or you can say tradition. Yes, one can lie even after swearing on a religious book. But it's kind of emotional play. People normally feel bad or nervous telling lie after swearing on their faith. At people used to be like that. Nowadays things have changed and well... it may seem ridiculous.
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| 7. jillhill (11586) | 4 weeks ago |  What an interesting discussion....never even crossed my mind that it would be against some people's religion or that there might be something they would like to swear on....my thought are though that it probably is a method of putting someone on the spot...and trying to make them be truthful so they use the Bible as it's the largest selling book in the world....maybe they should ask a person before they make them swear on it...
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| sarahruthbeth22 (10338) | 4 weeks ago | I agree. Both sides should Know the beliefs of the witness. | |
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| 8. Fulltank (964) | 4 weeks ago |  I think its a court rule that has to be amended as its not applicable to the current way of living. As many responder to this discussion said, it make one looks ridicule. Much better if they swear to there word without putting their hands on the Bible. I see some court (at least in the movies) wherein the witness swears without the Bible thing. I'm not against it as well but our way of life have change, and some old rules need to be amended at.
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| 9. wmraul (578) | 4 weeks ago |  The main question is if swearing on bible really stops ANYBODY to commit perjury.
Coz if you ask me, I know as many chiristian liars as any other "religious group" ..
Swearing to tell the truth, on bible, on kuoran or on a pair of used underwear, is same.
So, this stuff is in fact just a symbol. No real guarantee that truth will be spoken ..
You may also want to find out what George Carlin said about this stuf .. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgnWP7jD-0I
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| 10. solared (844) | 4 weeks ago |  I get what your saying, but the money on the dollar says in god we trust.
What do they do when you go to arab countries?
The UK system now has a judicial system for muslims.
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| sarahruthbeth22 (10338) | 4 weeks ago | Leave it to our cousins to get it right. I think the whole swearing thing is useless. | |
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