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When the judges take the oath to uphold the law. Isn't it done with a bible and mention of the word God?

It's not required by law of judges or any other elected official.

-Eric

I direct you to Article VI, Cl. 3:

"The Senators and Representatives before mentioned, and the Members of the several State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the United States and of the several States, shall be bound by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution; but no religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States."

Oaths of office are mentioned 2 other times in the Constitution:

Art. I, Sec. 3, Cl. 6: The Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments. When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation.

Art. II, Sec. 1, Cl. 8: Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation:--"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States."