mrjeffy321
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There are two options, you can swear to tell the truth (for people who believe in God), or you can affirm to tell the truth (for thoese who'd rather not bring God into it). |
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lypid
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In the UK you have the option to take an oath on a holy book of your choice or to affirm. Having given evidence as a witness several times and served on juries, I always found it distasteful to be expected to swear in the name of a religion. |
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ch1cklette
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atheists don't get caught. they are too good to appear before a court |
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Mr. Curious
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There are several different oaths that people can be given at the time of swearing in. One for Christians, athiests, agnostics, Buddhists, Muslims, etc. Most courtoom make accomodations for different faiths appearing in court. |
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Kandice B
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I just wanted to say this is an excellent question and I would love to know the real answer... |
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sykoone
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They recently changed it to "swear or affirm" so that a non-Christian can still be bound by the swearing-in ceremony |
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einsteinjr52
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I dont know, but more importantly, why would they be expected to tell the truth when asked to swear on something they dont even believe in? I wonder.... |
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shyNsassy
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sure maybe, but i guess if they did that it wouldnt matter to them what they said, cause they dont believe in god anyways... |
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demon1245
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HAHAHAha-not funny-but nice try. |
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yme1234
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i am not aloud to swear on anything .but when my wife devorced me i told the judge this and he said he was glad i told him this and said that all i would have to do is promess to tell the truth |
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lsikes2003
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no they do not.. They ask other things like will he tell the truth..so on |
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