Oath of the Office of President.

[Sylvain]

i have no problem with respecting an atheist not using a bible. Like you said it means nothing to them anyways. Also I know atheist that are very moral and good people.
i am not a practicing Christian but I am a Christian. I do know our country was founded on Christian platforms and that is good and I hope we always stay a Christian nation.

I'm not shocked to see a president swearing on a bible.
At this point it's both an historical and symbolic act as it it a religious one.
I'm sure some atheists would have no problem swearing on a bible if they get elected president.
Same way many atheists still celebrate Christmas just because it's tradition.

The most important is that the president actually respect his/her oath of office, not the book used to swear on.
Too many swear on a bible to protect the constitution and then proceed to destroy it ...

 

[Trigger Time]

I'm not shocked to see a president swearing on a bible.
At this point it's both an historical and symbolic act as it it a religious one.
I'm sure some atheists would have no problem swearing on a bible if they get elected president.
Same way many atheists still celebrate Christmas just because it's tradition.

The most important is that the president actually respect his/her oath of office, not the book used to swear on.
Too many swear on a bible to protect the constitution and then proceed to destroy it ...

or Muslims like obama

 

[actaeon277]

All this religious involvement in the inauguration is the most depressing part of the whole thing. How embarrassing that this is the image the US sends out to the rest of the world. As I watch the ceremony I realize just how much it pains me watching grown and intelligent people that will rule this country descend into archaic rituals of christian "voodoo." I truly hope there will come a day when we can rid ourselves of these ancient shackles.

Yes, all those ignorant savages, like
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christians_in_science_and_technology
12 Famous Scientists On The Possibility Of God | The Huffington Post



I respect your right to NOT believe. To bad you don't seem to respect other's right TO believe.

 

[gregr]

Yes, all those ignorant savages, like
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Christians_in_science_and_technology
12 Famous Scientists On The Possibility Of God | The Huffington Post



I respect your right to NOT believe. To bad you don't seem to respect other's right TO believe.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

All this religious involvement in the inauguration is the most depressing part of the whole thing. How embarrassing that this is the image the US sends out to the rest of the world. As I watch the ceremony I realize just how much it pains me watching grown and intelligent people that will rule this country descend into archaic rituals of christian "voodoo." I truly hope there will come a day when we can rid ourselves of these ancient shackles.

If you only knew how wrong you were. I'll respect your view with insults though and sincerely pray that you'll come to see the light sooner rather than later.

 

[caverjamie]

Freedom of religion, including the freedom of not having a religon is part of the values of America IMO.

Having someone who does not believe in god swear on a bible wouldn't make any sense anyway.

Has anyone ever encouraged you to move to the United States? It needs more of you and less of the "citizens" throwing rocks through store windows heh.

 

[Woobie]

Has anyone ever encouraged you to move to the United States? It needs more of you and less of the "citizens" throwing rocks through store windows heh.

We have, but unsuccessfully. We must console ourselves with the knowledge that our allies are still populated with good folks like Sylvain.

 

[aaron580]

We have, but unsuccessfully. We must console ourselves with the knowledge that our allies are still populated with good folks like Sylvain.

Still trying to figure out if that fellow is actually stateside, or really not....

 

[actaeon277]

Still trying to figure out if that fellow is actually stateside, or really not....

Well, people have sent him stuff in the mail.
So if he's not, he's gone to a lot of work.

 

[Sylvain]

Has anyone ever encouraged you to move to the United States? It needs more of you and less of the "citizens" throwing rocks through store windows heh.

A few people have.Others told me I was not welcome.

We have, but unsuccessfully. We must console ourselves with the knowledge that our allies are still populated with good folks like Sylvain.

It's not an easy process.

Still trying to figure out if that fellow is actually stateside, or really not....

Really not.

Well, people have sent him stuff in the mail.
So if he's not, he's gone to a lot of work.

All worth it to get Twinkies!

 

[aaron580]

Really not.

.... france?

 

[Sylvain]

.... france?

Yes sir.

 

[Woobie]

A few people have.Others told me I was not welcome.



It's not an easy process.


Really not.



All worth it to get Twinkies!

Wait, someone on here told you that you weren't welcome?

 

[KG1]

Wait, someone on here told you that you weren't welcome?

Was'nt me. Sylvain.

 

[Sylvain]

Wait, someone on here told you that you weren't welcome?

Not on here, I meant a US official.
I was sent back home during my last visit.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Not on here, I meant a US official.
I was sent back home during my last visit.

Should have told them you were a Muslim refugee from Syria. They would have set you up.

 

[Sylvain]

Should have told them you were a Muslim refugee from Syria. They would have set you up.

I forgot my Quran at home.

 

[Woobie]

Not on here, I meant a US official.
I was sent back home during my last visit.

Shouldn't have smuggled that Camembert, Sylvain.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I forgot my Quran at home.

I bet they'd given you one.

Just don't tell them you are a Christian home schooler---they'd have deported you on the spot.

 

[Sylvain]

I bet they'd given you one.

Just don't tell them you are a Christian home schooler---they'd have deported you on the spot.

Well they did just that.