I would swear on The Constitution.

Very very few places require any "book" to swear on, you can simply affirm you intend to tell the truth. A non-issue for years

When I was getting my divorce I had to stand up and raise my hand and swear to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me God. When he said that I just started laughing. The judge just looked at me strangely and I said sure why not. I think I would totally swear on the Bible so if I lied who cares I swore on something that is a big lie in the first place.

Googled this one "Atheists are allowed to "solemnly, sincerely and truly affirm" instead of swearing." (To tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth). I know someone just posted this in response to something else the other day? So in any case - no not swearing on a book I believe is fantasy. They might as well substitute Harry Potter!

If I have to testufy I will ask for the Constitution

Being in contact with the bible never altered the composition of my skin. So I will swear on anything you put in front of me. Is not my burden to value my swearing.

This is a contplating thought you have to put your hand on a book based on lies to take an oath to tell the truth.

Why must I swear to tell the truth with my hand on a book of lies???

I like @ashleyrenee comment. Think I'll ask for that.

You can be sworn in on anything as I understand it. Some people choose to he sworn in on the US Constitution and, if I were in that position, I think that's what I would do.

No, and you don’t have to

No - and don't have to here in the UK.

Wasn't an issue, I just had to affirm that I would tell the truth.

It is an accepted convention leftover from founding fathers . Jews, muslims etc do it as required by law maybe unfair but thats the way it is for now

My job makes it difficult, I represent a company and let’s face it, if I admit I’m an atheist the jury would probably side with the plaintiff! Sucks, believe me!

I just do it. Their belief is something to talk about but then and there isnt the right time.

I looked at them with complete disdain and requested to affirm my testimony on something not fictional... yeah I was young and bratty but I'd prob do it again

I’d swear on the Constitution of the USA. At least it’s nonfiction and was written by intelligent people.

no, and by the way, it is NOT necessary. court does not require that. you do not have to swear. you only have to affirm. so it's moot.

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No. I would ask for a copy of the Constitution and swear on that.

That's actually not a law. You can swear on any book based on your religion or none at all if you don't have one so no i would not because i don't have to

No. Just take an oath.

A bible, never. I would swear by the Constitution or the UCMJ when that was appropriate.

Sure, they've just given me permission to lie.

Sure, then I'd get to lie my ass off. That is how it works, right?

To save my ass you bet I would or help save or convict someone too if I was passionate about the subject. it doesn't mean I believe a word of it.