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1/17/2013 2:54:44 PM
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Presidents shouldn't swear-in on a Bible
Check the article above. In short, the author thinks that presidents should not swear in on a Bible (nor any other religious text), but rather on a copy of the Constitution. Doing so would remove any sense of exclusion for non-Christians as well as demonstrate, as John Adams did, a stronger loyalty to the laws that one is being sword to uphold and defend, rather than a religious text.
Personally, I think this would be a step in the right direction, for all the reasons stated above. And I don't see how anyone could logically argue that we should continue using a Bible for any reason. It's an asinine tradition that should find itself in the dustbin of history.
What say you, Bungie.next?
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6 RepliesI like the idea of swearing in on the Constitution, but I don't think they should be banned from swearing in on a piece of religious text if it appeals to them. It's a sign of honesty and standing by their word and holds them accountable to a higher power, which is kind of a big deal to some people. That being said, I know the amount of people who would absolutely flip if it were a Qur'an or the Book of Mormon would be disappointing.
