That this custom still continues has always baffled me. IMO, I don't think we need to have people swearing on any book. Taking an oath is taking an oath, and that's a personal pledge. Laying your hand on some printed product doesn't change the intentions you have when you make that pledge, or how well you keep that pledge, and should be entirely optional.
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Date: 2006-11-29 07:14 pm (UTC)