Is swearing on a Bible wrong?

[Deuter]

Many people do it, but does it really mean anything to swear on a bible? As in, when you’re in court and swear on a bible, or the president swears on a bible, does that have any sort of meaningful religious significance other than what that person is saying should be the truth. Thanks for your help.

 

[Leonie_Ambrose]

The following link should assist you in better understanding the Catholic Church’s teaching on making oaths. If you have any further questions or concerns that are not answered by these links, please [contact Catholic Answers (http://www.catholic.com/home/contact.asp) directly.

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