Religious Texts and the Swearing-In Tradition
I don't think any type of bible should be used even if it's only for a photo op. They need to get religion out of the government.
Religious Texts and the Swearing-In Tradition
Keith Ellison of Minnesota became the first Muslim elected to Congress last month, and he plans to use the Quran instead of the Bible when he's sworn in. Some are outraged about straying from the tradition of using the Bible to swear in government officials. But that tradition isn't as solid as some might think.
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But wait a moment. The U.S. Constitution, Article VI, section 3, clearly states the following:
"The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States."
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