In tribal court, our judicial system is one of a sovereign nation. We follow all federal laws, but are not required to follow state laws (although many times we do).
Today, we raise our right hands and promise to tell the truth when we're in court; or in my case, jury duty, we promise to hear the case and make our decisions only after all the evidence and testimony is presented.
I would have a very difficult time swearing on the bible. If one swears on the bible, in my own thinking, then he better make good and sure that he's able to carry out his promise without flaw, or he's swearing in vain.
