Article VI explicitly prohibits religious tests for public office.
Public officials swear to uphold the Constitution, not Christianity. That's not an opinion. It's constitutional law.
Article VI explicitly prohibits religious tests for public office.
Public officials swear to uphold the Constitution, not Christianity. That's not an opinion. It's constitutional law.
“No religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.”
—Article VI, Clause 4
“No religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States.”
—Article VI, Clause 4
Swearing on a book is a silly relic. But if you’re going to do it, you probably want the person swearing to use a text they revere.
For example, if I took an oath on a stack of transcripts from Dave Rubin’s podcast, I’d feel fucking *obligated* to break it.