[BenLurkin]

It’s insane.

Nobody takes an oath on the Constitution.

This is weird beyond comprehension.

[Venturer]

First time I ever heard of it.

Our country is in big trouble.

[Charles Martel]

Nobody takes an oath on the Constitution.

This is weird beyond comprehension.

I suppose it beats taking an oath on the koran.

[Fzob]

Nobody takes an oath on the Constitution.

Well, maybe not. If one has the choice to take the oath on a Bible or a Koran, maybe a copy of the Constitution make a good alternative.

[Flotsam_Jetsome]

"It’s insane.

Nobody takes an oath on the Constitution.

This is weird beyond comprehension.

BTTT and Ping.

[rlmorel]

What I find disturbing is that the oath is taken to The State (Constitution) instead of the final arbiter of all affairs (God)

Sounds like the substitution of Man for God.

Sounds like Communism as described by Whittaker Chambers: "...The Communist vision is the vision of man without God..."

[magellan]

"It's insane."

"Nobody takes an oath on the Constitution."

Actually, it has been done before at least once. "Openly bisexual", and apparently atheist Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (D, AZ-9) did it. Also, some equally progressive whack-jobs have advocated this.

"This is weird beyond comprehension."

Worse than weird, it shows stunning ignorance.

First, a pledge is in essence a trade of one words or promise for an action or gift. One is collateral for the other. You don't pledge on the thing you pledge--it is nonsensical.

Second, it shows an utter lack of the historical context. As someone said, it is like you are holding the state as the almighty. The Founders would be horrified. It shows an utter lack of "We the people", and the Bill of Rights.

Third, there is no requirement to swear on a Bible or any religious document. If you are not religious, just don't use any book or document. It makes a mockery of religion.