>>Actually, they don't have to swear on anything. The Bible used is just window dressing. They're promising on their own sacred honor.
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>Window dressing? Then the Torah must be a doormat.

As I'm sure you know, I meant that in the context of this ceremony, the Bible is window dressing. That it, it's totally unnecessary and just there because it looks good. I look forward to the day when we have a president who decides that it's totally inappropriate and dispenses with the custom.

Tamar