THE COURT SYSTEM

The Holy Bible says,

"When men have a dispute, they are to take it to court ...." (Deuteronomy 25:1).

A JUDGE'S VERDICT

In the Old Testament, of the Holy Bible, individuals swore with uplifted hand.

(Genesis 14:22; Psalm 106:26; Isaiah 62:8).

OBJECTION TO SWEARING OATH

But in the New Testament, Jesus Christ said,

"Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago,

'Do not break your oath, but keep the oaths you have made to the Lord.'

But I tell you, Do not swear at all:

either by heaven, for it is God's throne;

or by the earth, for it is his footstool;

or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King.

And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black.

Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No';

anything beyond this comes from the evil one. (Matthew 5:33-37).

Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else.

Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or you will be condemned. (James 5:12).

SWEARING OATH vs. AFFIRMATION: "I AFFIRM"

Notice: A person has the right to object to taking an oath on religious or ethical grounds.

An affirmation is commonly accepted in the place of an oath. A person who makes an affirmation

is subject to the same penalties for perjury as a person who makes an oath.

Therefore, affirm in such a way "My mouth speaks what is true." (Proverbs 8:7).

JURY VERDICT

The Holy Bible says,
...Speak up and give your verdict. (Judges 20:7).

Appeal rights have been granted since Biblical times,in that, during Paul's trial before Porcius Festus,

Paul made the following request "...I appeal to Caesar!" (Acts 25:1-12).