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In reply to the discussion: Airman denied reenlistment for refusing to say 'so help me God' [View all]sarge43
(28,959 posts)9. This is stupid
Both the statue and the AFI allow affirmation which legally is a solemn and formal confirmation, but not an oath which would make "So help me God" unnecessary.
The CinC can swear or affirm and God is not mention. Article II, Section I(7), USC.
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Airman denied reenlistment for refusing to say 'so help me God' [View all]
Ichingcarpenter
Sep 2014
OP
It's like a creeping cancer, out of sight and mind for many, but it's there and growing, and so
RKP5637
Sep 2014
#13
The words were included because they have a meaning to some. I resent that such
rhett o rick
Sep 2014
#42