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'''Swearing in''' in the process of holding witnesses accountable for their official statements, as in a court proceeding such as a criminal or civil trial. While a witness is sworn in, everything they say must be true, or else they can be charged with [[perjury]]. | '''Swearing in''' in the process of holding witnesses accountable for their official statements, as in a court proceeding such as a criminal or civil trial. While a witness is sworn in, everything they say must be true, or else they can be charged with [[perjury]]. | ||
| − | In Christian countries such as the U.S., a witness will place one hand on the Bible and raise the other hand. | + | In Christian countries such as the U.S., a witness will place one hand on the Bible and raise the other hand, though the Bible is rarely used in court proceedings today, if ever. A common oath taken is, |
:Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth (so help you God)? | :Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth (so help you God)? | ||
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Officials are often sworn into office in a similar way. | Officials are often sworn into office in a similar way. | ||
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==Koran controversy== | ==Koran controversy== | ||
Revision as of 02:30, September 30, 2010
Swearing in in the process of holding witnesses accountable for their official statements, as in a court proceeding such as a criminal or civil trial. While a witness is sworn in, everything they say must be true, or else they can be charged with perjury.
In Christian countries such as the U.S., a witness will place one hand on the Bible and raise the other hand, though the Bible is rarely used in court proceedings today, if ever. A common oath taken is,
- Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth (so help you God)?
The answer is,
- I do.
Officials are often sworn into office in a similar way.
Koran controversy
America's first Muslim congressman, Keith Ellison (D - Minn.), said he would carry a Koran to his swearing-in ceremony.[1]