> Arbitrary thing you are told to believe in. More than that for some, but a part of a court case that has implications in the law. > Not telling people you w

> Arbitrary thing you are told to believe in. More than that for some, but a part of a court case that has implications in the law. > Not telling people you were gay was a "pretty good guide to life" 20 years ago. No clue where that came from, but I guess if you don't believe in oaths, it might work for you. > You are right, but that doesn't mean you should disrespect people who break societies rules just for that. > If you believe in the 'oath' it's different, but I feel like you should say that. When you are "under oath" and lie, even if you think it is a joke, there are laws and penalties. It is an event in court room procedure. Even if you personally don't believe in oaths, the law and court procedure don't care.