[Wormwood]

So, if this concept applies that a representative can take the oath on any book he/she wishes...

Yes.

Using a Bible to swear upon is a tradition, not a provision.

One could affirm on Margaret Murray's "God of the Witches", an Empire Strikes Back DVD, or nothing at all (as Theodore Roosevelt did).

[Basheva]

Thank you, Wormwood....but my question was rhetorical.

The fault is mine, I didn't make that clear.

[Princip. Conservative]

"Using a Bible to swear upon is a tradition, not a provision.

One could affirm on Margaret Murray's "God of the Witches", an Empire Strikes Back DVD, or nothing at all (as Theodore Roosevelt did)."

Another way of looking at it is would a Muslim country allow a popularly elected official to be sworn in on a BIBLE???? I don't think so.