> The point on swearing on the bible is that God (karma, the universe, a higher power) will judge/punish you if you act evil. Many would say, this is silly too

> The point on swearing on the bible is that God (karma, the universe, a higher power) will judge/punish you if you act evil. Many would say, this is silly too. If people need this 'ode' to not do evil, I think something is wrong with them.