>It won't have much value to a atheist.
Again, to the observers it doesn't matter. They're not the one taking the oath. It's what the taker of the oath holds most sacred that matters.
I guess an athiest would swear on whatever he deems most sacred.
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>>Yes it will. At least in theory. The idea is that if he doesn't live up to his oath/promise, he will have to answer to God.
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