Islamic Answer
Taking excessive vows is not encouraged in Islam. A Muslim is expected to speak truth without taking vows. However, if a Muslim has to take a vow, it should be in the name of Almighty Allah e.g. By Allah, or by God.
Christian Answer
There are several types of vows which are common (or were common) among Christians: Wedding Vows, a Vow of Chastity, a Vow of Poverty, and a Vow of Obedience.
That's a question that is not easily generalized. Any lay person may take a vow of chastity. Married persons may take the vow of chastity, as permanent deacons do, where if the spouse dies, they may not remarry. The Norbertine tertiaries may be married or single. Their web page is listed below.
Mormons do not take a vow to church. They make a promise with God to keep his commandments which are listed in the bible.
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A vow of poverty is a vow before God to not own anything or have any money. Nuns, religious priests, sisters, and brothers take this vow in addition to vows of chastity and obedience. These three vows are known as the evangelical counsels.
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In the Old Testament, in Numbers, chapter 6, verse 1, it says ...if a man or a woman wants to make a special vow, a vow of separation to the Lord as a Nazirite...
Paying a Vow.
Roman Catholic AnswerThe church requires celibacy from your priests, but they do not take this vow at ordaination. The first of the major ordinantions is deacon, and all priests have been ordained to the deaconate at the end of their third year of theology. That is when they make a vow of celibacy.
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No. Because they take a vow of chastity.
To stay a virgin forever.