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Originally Posted by smurf
If what you are saying is correct, then I find it very interesting that the Bible that is used to have witnesses "swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help them God", is the same Bible that is banned by law from the deliberation room of the jury.
Or don't witnesses swear to tell the truth in court anymore?
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Witnesses aren't always sworn in on a bible; "raise your right hand" is good enough in some courts. And no need for the "so help me God part" either. I think it depends on your state (or county?).
edit: Also, I belive placing your hand on the bible is always optional when being sworn in. A bible has no meaning to an athiest, for example, so there would hardly be any point in having him/her "swearing to tell the truth" over one.