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The oath is to the Constitution, and a Bible is not required. From sacred texts to legal volumes and superhero memorabilia, American swearing-in ceremonies reflect personal convictions. The controversy over a possible Qur’an oath exposes a deeper question: does religious freedom protect everyone, or only people whose beliefs the majority approves?
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A Muslim senator’s potential use of a Qur’an has triggered familiar outrage, yet Article VI of the Constitution requires only an oath or affirmation to support the Constitution—not a Bible or any other religious text. Historical practice, from John Quincy Adams’s law book to Keith Ellison’s use of Jefferson’s Qur’an, confirms that the ceremonial object…
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WordPress Excerpt: Atlanta’s decision to clear the way for the demolition of Michael Hardwick’s home threatens a vital landmark of civil rights history. A historical plaque cannot replace the site where Bowers v. Hardwick began—or excuse destroying LGBTQ+ heritage before preservation options are exhausted.
