I is irrelevant to those who are open minded, and have learned to think for themselves. Years ago, while I was a police officer, i was in court one day, and refused to put my hand on the bible when I swore to tell the truth, and was threatened with contempt of court. I explained, I will raise my right hand, or even place it over my heart, and swear to tell the truth, with ether way the words I will testify are the same words regardless....I raised my hand and swore...and testified.