And insists it will be on the Koran. From Dennis Prater: Forgive me, but America should not give a hoot what Keith Ellison's favorite book is. Insofar as a member of Congress taking an oath to serve America and uphold its values is concerned, America is interested in only one book, the Bible. If you are incapable of taking an oath on that book, don't serve in Congress. In your personal life, we will fight for your right to prefer any other book. We will even fight for your right to publish cartoons mocking our Bible. But, Mr. Ellison, America, not you, decides on what book its public servants take their oath.
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This could be a very dangerous precedent. Under Democratic leadership I fear they will cave in. With Republicans in the minority I fear many would just try to pacify the situation verse stand on principal.
Too bad this is all BS.
You don't swear an oath on any book at all when sworn in as a member of congress. The Clerk of the House has come out publicly to state that Members raise their right hands and swear to uphold the Constitution. The Clerk said neither the Christian Bible, nor any other religious text, had ever been used in an official capacity during the ceremony.
It is also a violation of the Constitution to demand that only the Christian Bible be used. The Constitution clearly states "no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States."
Check your facts before you blindly believe what comes out of the mouths of conservative pundits and Fox News.
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