[ronald reagan]

Because the Bible is the ultimate authority and superior to the constitution and therefore gives the greatest weight to a sworn oath. You don't swear to tell the truth in court with your hand on a superman comic book either, right?

Ive never seen anyone place their hand on a bible in court.

You just raise your hand.


And no, the bible is NOT the ultimate authority. The church (actually, The Holy Father). (see how different beliefs arise from the SAME religion? thats the catholic view. you give the protestant view.)

Like the good quote goes, "The religious right.... are neither."