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So what should an atheist do if being sworn in for a testimony in court? The swearing in question has "...nothing but the truth, so help you God." Can you say,"Yes, I'll tell the truth, but I don't believe in God."?

linxminx 8 Apr 19
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They need to change it from the book of lies to the dictionary a book of knowledge. Omit the deity part and add to On my freedom.

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I believe you have the right to ask for a secular swearing in question that does not mention any god. Maybe Google knows????

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I think that you can affirm that you are telling the truth.
Certainly can in the UK, probably varies by state here.

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