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You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Is it required for atheists to swear on the Bible in court?
<|assistant|>
No, atheists are not required to swear on the Bible in court. Those seeking a court order or granting permission for an event or activity can make an affirmation instead of swearing on the Bible. Affirmations typically include statements such as, “I affirm” or “understand” instead of “swearing” and may vary from judges and depending on the jurisdiction. In many cases, religious texts, such as the Bible or Qur’an, can be substituted with a different holy book or other symbolic item such as a flag.