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Do you solemnly (swear/affirm) that you will tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? [12] These modifications to the oath were originally introduced in order to accommodate those who feel uncomfortable swearing religious oaths, such as Quakers, as well as to accommodate the irreligious. [13] In United States v.
In Canada, each juror has the choice to take either an oath or affirmation. The oath/affirmation states something to the effect of: Do you swear to well and truly try and true deliverance make between our sovereign lady the Queen, and the accused at the bar, who you shall have in charge, and a true verdict give, according to the evidence, so help you God?
In such proceedings, the judge first speaks the words You swear [by God Almighty and All-Knowing] that to the best of your knowledge you have spoken the pure truth and not concealed anything. The witness or party then must answer I swear it [, so help me God] .
Here, Christ is reported as having said: "I say to you: 'Swear not at all '". James the Just stated in 5:12 [7] "Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your 'Yes' be yes, and your 'No', no, or you will be condemned."
A sworn declaration (also called a sworn statement or a statement under penalty of perjury) is a document that recites facts pertinent to a legal proceeding.It is very similar to an affidavit but is not witnessed and sealed by an official such as a notary public.
“You really don’t want to swear in people if the election has not been certified. None of this is spelled out yet in law, but state government is going to say, you’re swearing in people ...
Q. Does the president have to be sworn in on a Bible? A. The president can be sworn in on any book that he or she chooses. While the majority of U.S. presidents have chosen Bibles, there have been ...
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