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RE: Back 2 Basics (XIX) Do you swear to tell the truth? Sure... if you can define what truth is.
You can affirm or chose some other religious book, but there is something strange in that the court asks you to swear on the Bible (which contains the New Testament) whic states: Matthew 5:34-37 King James Version
34 But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:
35 Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King.
36 Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black.
37 But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
So there you have it!
I had always wondered about the contradiction of the action in accordance with that quote. It's unfortunate that the adage of"let my word be my bond" has lost its potency. Excellent response thank you.