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synonyco OP t1_iu7a5zc wrote

Reply to comment by TheClayroo in TIL Jewish persons could not hold public office in Maryland until 1826 by synonyco

As an atheist, I have no problem swearing an oath on a bible. It means nothing to me. Might as well be saying, "so help me, Gargamel".

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kl0 t1_iu7rsqf wrote

It’s not the swearing in. There are several US states that actually prohibit atheists from holding office. I live in Texas. Texas is one of them.

Now granted, it wouldn’t hold up today - hopefully. But there’s definitely still a law for it.

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