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[–] afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world 5 points 8 months ago (2 children)

third commandment, “‭‭‬You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.”

I thought it was because people swear to God in court and witness testimony was all that civilization has in terms of evidence.

[–] GroteStreet@aussie.zone 5 points 8 months ago (1 children)

We found a workaround for that. Just swear on the Bible instead of in God's name.

Ticket closed.

[–] Tristaniopsis@aussie.zone 3 points 8 months ago

Or wave it around and have your official security services clear away any opposition to your path. (Trump)

[–] jerrythegenius@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

I thought it was because people swear to God in court and witness testimony was all that civilization has in terms of evidence.

I believe it's more of a respect thing