Atheism Quote by Joseph Lewis
““And what hypocrisy it is on the part of our Government to have the Bible in our courts of law for the culprit to take his oath upon and then be tried for the very crimes which the Bible itself sanctions.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, date unknown
Criticizes the inconsistency of using a religious text as moral authority while the legal system prosecutes actions the text permits.
In simple terms: Calls out hypocrisy of using the Bible in courts while prosecuting Bible‑sanctioned deeds.
Key Takeaway
Question legal and moral consistency.
Themes
hypocrisy
law
religion
morality
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
political
ethical
When to use this quote
- courtroom oaths
- legislative drafting
- public policy debates
- civil rights advocacy
Key Concepts
separation of church and state
legal ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How should societies reconcile religious symbols with secular law?
- Can legal oaths be secular without losing moral weight?
A Different Perspective
May overlook that legal oaths are symbolic, not doctrinal.
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