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Old 04-23-2008, 10:10 AM   #5
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In the USA, in most(if not all) of the courts, one is required to "affirm" (promise) that they will tell the truth under penalty of law. God nor the bible are mentioned in the oath. Any person caught in a varifiable lie is subject to criminal charges and punishment including fines and prision.
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