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How do Sikhs believe that the guru granth sahib is a guide for life?
Its like saying how do christians believe the bible, how Muslims believe the koran, how the Jews believe in the Torah, so for Sikhs it is the guru granth sahib.
When do you start using Bible in court?
If you are a Christian or a Jew, you may be asked to swear an oath on the Bible before giving evidence, saying that the evidence you give will be wholly truthful. Usually, if there is a court recess during your evidence, you would not be asked to swear a new oath on the Bible, but you may be informed that the oath you have already given continues to apply. If you are not a Christian you do not need to use the Bible, but may ask to give an affirmation instead of a religious oath. Muslims may swear by the Koran in some jurisdictions.
Has the Koran ever been used to swear in any politician?
In 2006, US Rep Keith Ellison (Minnosata's 5th district), a Muslim, was swon in on the Koran. Contrary to popular Internet lore, Barak Obama, a christian, was swon in using the Bible.
Was Thomas Jefferson sworn into office with koroan?
No. Thomas Jefferson, like all US Presidents, was sworn in on a Bible. However, Thomas Jefferson owned a Qur'an and when Congressman Keith Ellison took his oath, he chose to use Thomas Jefferson's Qur'an as the book that he would swear in on.
Who must swear in president of us?
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
What does oath and allegiance mean in new zealand?
New Zealand schools do not salute the flag each morning, nor do they repeat any oath or allegiance. In a justice court or similar, you'd be expected to swear an Oath on the Bible (or Koran or alternative), before offering evidence. Upon Naturalization, in NZ you'd be expected to swear an Oath of Allegiance, and the same takes place when joining the armed forces or the NZ Police.
Did Obama swear in ion the Koran for the Illinois Senate?
"No. That was Keith Ellison, a US Representative from the state of Minnesota - elected in 2006." - See other wikiquestion which is similarly phrased.
What do you say when you swear on the bible in court UK?
In the UK, swearing on the bible in court you say: I do swear, by almighty God, that the evidence I shall give shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
Can a person refuse to tell the truth in court?
Yes, a person can refuse to swear on the Bible in court. The person should notify the Court in advance since it's a change of procedure. The Court will then have the person simply raise their right hand and swear to tell the truth. Most courts in the United States no longer use a Bible during swear-in of a witness, citing separation of Church and State in due process.
Does a civil judge have to swear in an executor?
It is not typically a swearing in situation. The court will issue a letter of authority.
What writer's romance novel did a court attendant mistakenly use to swear in a witness during a murder trial in Syracures?
During a murder trial in Syracuse, a court attendant mistakenly used a romance novel by Nora Roberts to swear in a witness. The mix-up caused some amusement in the court proceedings.
What has the author William Godolphin Osborne written?
William Godolphin Osborne has written: 'The court and camp of Ranjeet Sing' 'The court and camp of Runjeet Sing' -- subject(s): Sikhs, History
