Edwin Pawlowski wrote:
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From: "Leon"

Let me explain where I was coming from. I do believe that the Bible
should be involved in the oath process, no exceptions.

Why?

The bible is a printed book. Putting your hand on it is no different that
swearing on last month's issue of Popular Woodworking (keeping on topic).



I'm an attorney, and so have been in court many times. I have NEVER
seen a judge require a witness to put his/her hand on a Bible (except in
the movies, but that's not an accurate portrayal of real life).

I personally am a Christian and believe in the Bible. James 5:12 says,
"swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any
other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall
into condemnation." I believe in that, and so when asked,I will
solemnly affirm that I will tell the truth under penalty of perjury.
But I will not swear an oath, because the Bible itself condemns it.