• @afraid_of_zombies
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    58 months ago

    third commandment, “‭‭‬You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.”

    I thought it was because people swear to God in court and witness testimony was all that civilization has in terms of evidence.

    • GroteStreet 🦘
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      58 months ago

      We found a workaround for that. Just swear on the Bible instead of in God’s name.

      Ticket closed.

      • @[email protected]
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        38 months ago

        Or wave it around and have your official security services clear away any opposition to your path. (Trump)

    • jan teli
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      48 months ago

      I thought it was because people swear to God in court and witness testimony was all that civilization has in terms of evidence.

      I believe it’s more of a respect thing