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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.

#Constitution #Atheist #rights #Bible #USA

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Answer 1

Recently, I was allowed to place a copy of the US Const. on top of the bible before I said "I do".

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

I guess, on account of my last-name (Saint-C...) some people assume I am a believer. Fools.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

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.

Answer 6

The bible thing is used in media productions and seldom in actual courts. Most states even leave the god part out, Basically "do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth"

Answer 7

We can choose to affirm.

Answer 8

Can you opt for an affirmation instead of oath? Affirmations drop the god part, though states may vary and the people who administer these things probably expect most people will use the oath instead of affirmation.

Answer 9

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.


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