Comment by zachonich on 08/08/2022 at 13:53 UTC

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"Bible or no bible. God or no god. If it suits their purposes, people are going to lie in court."

-George Carlin

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Comment by Murkus at 08/08/2022 at 16:46 UTC

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Wait. Why are people swearing on a piece of 2000 year old fiction anyway?

Seems like a pretty easy way to let people get a way with lying.. when you base it entirely on a lie.

Comment by Charlie858 at 08/08/2022 at 17:57 UTC

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George Carlin, like all great comedians, made a career of pointing out paradox in society.

Comment by The_EnrichmentCenter at 08/08/2022 at 18:30 UTC

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Comment by Famous_Painter3709 at 08/08/2022 at 22:36 UTC

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What would be an alternative to swearing an oath?