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Uproar Over An Oath Is Another Manufactured Controversy From Fox News
Courtroom oaths to 'tell the whole truth' have a long lineage in Western culture – they’re mentioned in the writings of the Roman statesman Cicero. It’s unclear when the religious element crept in – perhaps during the Middle Ages – but more and more courts are making secular alternatives available for those who’d rather not, for whatever reason, say the words 'So help me God.'read more »Blog PostCourtroom Drama: N.Y. Judge Swears Oath On Quran, Sparks Immediate Backlash
read more »New York City’s newest judge has caused a bit of a stir, and it’s not for her approach to jurisprudence. Carolyn Walker-Diallo, who is Muslim, swore on a copy of the Quran to take a seat on Brooklyn’s 7th Municipal District Court.
Blog PostJudge Rules Pa. Muslim May Not Swear On Quran
read more »A Pennsylvania judge forbade a Muslim woman from swearing on the Quran before taking the witness stand in a custody dispute. The ruling upholds a state law that requires witnesses to swear on the Christian Bible or make a non-religious affirmation before offering testimony.
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