[Timesink]

I wonder if these 8 judges are still using the Bible for people to be sworn in, so help them, God?

I'm sure they are, but it's just tradition. You can refuse to be sworn in on a Bible, or in the name of any sort of God, and they will accommodate you, by having you affirm your testimony instead.

I agree this makes them look like hypocrites; I'm just pointing out that putting your hand on a Christian Bible and swearing to God is not a requirement to testify in any American court.

[getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL]

*****"You got it, Jack," or whatever godless heathens say in such situations, everyone sits back and pretends that the "pains and penalties of perjury" are every bit as intimidating as the wrath of a vengeful Almighty.*****

I found that really funny!

In any event, it rings a bell now; guess I have heard that said that way before. Thank you ;)