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Tradition. It was the old way of saying I'm doing this in front of god, blah blah blah. Remember this country was founded by men and women who wanted the freedom to practice religion as they saw fit. So the founding Fathers were very religious.
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What does you solmely swear mean?
In this context, to swear means to promise. Solemn means being formal, serious and sensible. So "I solemnly swear" is another way of saying "I promise, and I understand how important this is".
What does the phrase you swear to tell the truth really mean?
it just means that u swear to tell the real truth
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.
How do you swear without typing a swear word?
Try typing in symbols in the place of letters. Or use semi rhyming words (eg. fudge) Write your swear word like this 'f***' Just use numbers instead of words and mix one or two letters up for example (I wont use a swear word) America... 4m3rica, Duck... Dukc or Duk
Are there any swear words in the movie OZ?
no
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
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.
Why did obama hold his hand on the bible?
To swear into office
Who used the oldest Bible to swear into office?
Abraham Lincoln
Which religion can't swear on the holy bible?
Jehovah's Witnesses
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 the Bible the only book to swear in presidents?
Swearing in presidents using only a bible is a tradition. There is no law saying that they must use a bible.
What bible did F.D.R swear in on?
It was a Roosevelt family Bible, probably King James Version. It was opened to I Corinthians 13.
