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This country was founded by men who believed in God and held the Bible in reverence as the word of God. The use of the Bible in swearing-in ceremonies and courtrooms was incorporated into these particular instances to emphasize the importance of the event or testimony and to remind people that there is a higher power to whom we will all be accountable eventually.

Today there are many citizens who are atheists or practice religions that are not based on the Bible. But, this country is still the United States of America and it still has a government based on the founding fathers ideals and designs. If a person wants to come here to live, that is fine, but they must accept our government, our laws and our government standards. And, swearing on the Bible is one of our dearly held traditions. If they don't like this, then perhaps they should find another country to live in.

The continual effort of some to dismantle our country, our traditions, our government and our laws is frightening and infuriating to those who love their country and want it preserved. We are basically a Judeo-Christian society with our beliefs and our laws rooted firmly in the Bible. The percentage of those who are not of this ilk are very small. And, since we are a democracy, the majority rules. Therefore, if the majority prefers to keep the Bible in our courtrooms and other ceremonies, then that is the way it should be.

If we allow the whiners and complainers to change everything our country is based on, then we will be like every other country instead of being unique in the world. Only by sticking to the basic tenets of the founding fathers will our country continue to prosper. And, that includes accepting the Bible as representing the Higher Power to whom our forefathers looked for guidance as they built this new country.

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