[TheRealThing]

Its HIS ultimate authority. Do you honestly think that an atheist president, or perhaps a muslim, would swear in using the bible? No. Why wouldn't do that? Because its NOT HIS ultimate authority to swear by. Congress doesn't use a bible to swear in, nor does the military, nor do the courts. The president isn't required to use a bible either. He just so happens to choose to. Many presidents DIDN't use a bible. Franklin Peirce supposedly did so on a law book. Lyndon Johnson didn't. JFK didn't. Barrack didn't at his REAL ceremony (he had two). Teddy Roosevelt didn't.

How would you like a nation governed by the bible thumpers of Westboro Baptist church? Or better yet, churches that support gay marriage?

I find it interesting that most would want only their beliefs to be implemented at the government level... and not a church you disagree with.

I find it interesting that somebody who claims such a comfortable intimacy with the Almighty, has such a problem giving God His due when it comes to the Holy Bible. Listing all the kooks adds no weight to your agrument, there will always be tares among the wheat---

Matthew 24:4-5 (KJV)
4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.