No matter how many bibles they put their hands on when they swear to tell the truth, and no matter how grandiloquent a Court’s Architecture, the moral tenor may recall a whore house.
The oath might better be established as, "Do you swear to tell the truth, lest we cut off your fingers if you lie." Even Christians lie easily for the cause of Jesus - whatever that is. And for those who do not believe in God or the bible, the oath is even more toothless.
I like the poem a lot.
Regarding Clarence Thomas, and all tribally driven judges or politicians, I plan to lose no sleep or offer any markings of respect when they shed this mortal coil. I might, instead, buy myself a donut in celebration.
Re the toothlessness of oaths: Indeed, in the Muslim faith they actually contend that lying is okay if its done for a good cause. They cite the treaty of Humidayah. (I am not sure of the correct transliteration) The case of Humidayah was this: Muhammed entered into a peace treaty with either Medina or Mecca (this was at the very outset of his military conquests) After having pledged peace, he ordered a surprise attack. The lie is considered okay becasue it enabled him to win with a surprise attack.
And people who don't have any scruples --very often my fellow lawyers -- will lie with ease and avidity.
The oath might better be established as, "Do you swear to tell the truth, lest we cut off your fingers if you lie." Even Christians lie easily for the cause of Jesus - whatever that is. And for those who do not believe in God or the bible, the oath is even more toothless.
I like the poem a lot.
Regarding Clarence Thomas, and all tribally driven judges or politicians, I plan to lose no sleep or offer any markings of respect when they shed this mortal coil. I might, instead, buy myself a donut in celebration.
Re the toothlessness of oaths: Indeed, in the Muslim faith they actually contend that lying is okay if its done for a good cause. They cite the treaty of Humidayah. (I am not sure of the correct transliteration) The case of Humidayah was this: Muhammed entered into a peace treaty with either Medina or Mecca (this was at the very outset of his military conquests) After having pledged peace, he ordered a surprise attack. The lie is considered okay becasue it enabled him to win with a surprise attack.
And people who don't have any scruples --very often my fellow lawyers -- will lie with ease and avidity.