08-23-2003, 07:33 AM
Quote:Originally posted by FollowThisLogicThere is no requirement to swear on the bible (buy-bull ) in court.
And how about my example of taking an oath in court? I'd say swearing on a Bible is \"sanctioning\" a religion.
In fact, in the trial of Marlon Brando's son Christian, when asked, “Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?â€, Marlon replied, "No, because I do not believe in god."
He was then given an alternate oath, which I believe just says "Do you promise to tell the truth as required of you by the laws of the United States Of America," or something along those lines.