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18th Century Oaths
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John Ragosta <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 9 Feb 2007 14:46:00 -0500
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Dear All:  Quakers and Mennonites objected to taking oaths in the 18th 
century (especially swearing on the Bible).  Did others?  A Presbyterian 
group asked the House of Delegates to change the oath requirements in 
1778 (although this was clearly not a problem generally for 
Presbyterians).  I have not seen any reference to Methodists objecting 
to oaths, but it occurs to me they might have (although not clear why 
Presbyterians were carrying their water...).  Presbyterians might have 
just been being good citizens.  Thoughts?  Thanks, John Ragosta

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