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Originally Posted by ElvenDestiny
I know I promised to steer clear of this for my own good, but I had a sudden question and don’t exactly feel the need to open a thread about it, but as I am going to be on the stands in a court room in about a week or two and haven’t had the chance to discuss it with a lawyer, what exactly do they make you swear on when you won’t swear on a bible or any other materialistic item of a religion?
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I asked my trial lawyer friend about this and it is very common to not swear on the bible.
Most poeple choose to Affirm, which means they just declare that what they are about to say is the truth. No mention of God.
He did mention some odd cases in Vancouver where some Chinese witnesses used a Chinese oath. This oath required the assistance of a Rooster and some other accoutrements. There are many other types of oaths one can take.
The court reporter should ask if you wish to swear or affirm. If they just thrust a bible at you, just say you would like to Affirm.