This story says that the ACLU and CAIR (a pro-Muslim group) have joined together to challenge a North Carolina judge’s interpretation of a law that asks witnesses to swear on “the holy scriptures” (meaning the Bible) when in court. They say that Muslims should be able to swear on the Koran, and one judge disagrees with them. Which of course means that Mormons should be able to swear on the Book of Mormon.
For the record, I believe using the Bible is just fine. Muslims, by the way, share a reverence for many stories in the Bible. The Bible has a special and unique place in the history of the United States. Some people believe case law supports the use of alternate scriptures. This seems like multiculturalism run rampant, but I’m sure some people here may disagree.
Question for the lawyers out there: can witnesses swear on other scriptures in other states?