To make me place my hand on the Bible when in court is a violation of my rights as an Atheist. Why they don't allow me to place a copy of the Constitution between my hand and the Bible? Gee, when I became a USA Citizen I sworn to protect and defend the US Constitution.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.Yesterday a believer gave me a religious pamphlet. I placed it on the chair and sat very comfortably. The believer yelled profanities at me..which prompted me to say: I was going to use it as TOILET PAPER but is already full of sh..t." Everybody present got a good laugh.
duchessa1
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Aug 26, 2023
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My understanding is that swearing on a bible or even saying "so help me God" is no longer a requirement. I am present for oaths several times per month, and they just raise their hand and swear what they are about to say is true. No books required, but it's also my understanding that people can choose what they deem to be their sacred book.
Julie808
Level 8
Feb 27, 2023
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I hope what you say is the truth.
nobody is going to make you do that, beforehand you simply inform the Clerk you are not religious, then you simple take a non-religious oath to tell the truth. Period.
AnneWimsey
Level 9
Feb 26, 2023
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Well my friend went to court for a moving violation and she had to place her hand on the bible.
I agree, atheists need to get more involved in politics and not stand on the sidelines. We still have a lot more awareness in the Western societies. I recently returned from a visit to Asia where they eat, drink, sleep religion and you can lose friends, colleagues and even partners and a job over religion.
St-Sinner
Level 9
Feb 26, 2023
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Only in Asia? I recently quoted the Pope's words on Raúl Castro and I lost two friends.
Bergoglio's words were "I have a human relationship with Raúl Castro".
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