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Yes...in the old tradition of the court you placed your hand on The Bible and the court officer asked you "Do you swear to tell the truth,the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help you god".
However this old tradition is no longer used in the vast majority of todays courts due to the fact that not everyone is a christian and considers the bible as a holy book..even the oath has been changed in the vast majority of courts to exclude the phrase "so help you god" for much of the same reasons...
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When you swear on the bible can it just be the New Testament?
It's possible that I am mistaken, but I believe it tends to be the New Testament that people swear upon.
Is it good to swear?
...on a bible.
If you are accused of a crime in Italy do you swear on the Bible as a rule?
No you dont a swear to the bible cause your going to get in trouble
How did Inauguration Day start?
it's people who swear at noon....
What does this brain teaser mean swear Bible Bible Bible?
The person asking the question is talking about a brain teaser. It is probably the the one which shows the word 'swear' over bible, and resolves to 'swearing on the bible".Or, just possibly, "swear on a stack of bibles".
Do muslems swear on the King James bible?
They do not.
Who was first woman to swear in the Bible?
Rachel
Can you swear on zwinkycuties?
no you should not swear on zwinkycuties or anything else.God says in the bible that he does not want you to swear on anything because thar is like cursing him out.
Do you still have to swear on the bible even though its against your religion?
The bible in legal precedings is just a symbol that many people did and still od recognize as incredibly important.
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.
Why did obama hold his hand on the bible?
To swear into office
Is beggar a swear word?
No, but most people wouldn't appreciate being called it anyway.
