>>>>But they have to swear on something they believe is higher than what they are promising to protect and honor.
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>>>>"I solemnly swear on my dog Spot that I will take good care of my dog Spot"
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>>>>"I solemnly swear on my mother's good name that I will take good care of my dog Spot"
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>>>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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>>that may be, but what if the swearee is a person of little honor? :)
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>Then it doesn't really matter what he swears on.
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Practically speaking you may be right. But for such important for an important office as the presidient of the United States, public oath to do his "best" is needed... it might as will be sworen on something significant in his life. I rather he swear on his life. I mean, no one charishes anything more than his own life.