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	FOXNews.com - Muslim-American Group Targets Radio Host Over Koran Oath Comments - Politics \| Republican Party \| ...
		She also said the tradition of using the Bible relates to the photo-op ceremony for individual lawmakers that follows the official swearing-in of all members of Congress together on the House floor.
		At the official oath of office, newly elected members raise their right hands.
		Prager said he doesn't think Ellison should serve if he does not take the oath on the Bible but he doesn't prefer legislative action be taken to prevent him from serving.
	www.foxnews.com /story/0,2933,234237,00.html (1065 words)

	Ceremonial Oath - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ceremonial Oath was a Swedish heavy metal band which was founded in 1989 by guitarist Oscar Dronjak (from HammerFall) under the name of Desecrator.
		Despite its short activity time, the band served the purpose of bringing together some of the musicians which would later assemble In Flames, an influential band to the melodic death metal genre.
		Their first demo was recorded in 1989 and a second one was recorded in 1990, when the band changed its name to Ceremonial Oath.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ceremonial_Oath (137 words)

	sBMJ \| Is it time to end taking oaths?
		Medical oaths and declarations, signed or sworn at graduations and other ceremonial occasions, have never been more popular than the present.1 The number of medical schools at which oath taking forms part of the graduation event has increased greatly in the past half century.
		However, such diversity means that swearing generic oaths and ceremonial group oath taking is inappropriate, since a single oath is unlikely to encompass the views and values of all oath takers.
		Although graduation ceremonies would lose their moral pretensions, this would not detract from the formal congratulations and celebrations that would be due to a group of ethically aware new doctors.
	www.studentbmj.com /issues/03/05/editorials/133.php (1108 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: The Reformation
		Though he differed in many particulars from Luther, and was much more radical than the latter in his transformation of the ceremonial of the Mass, the aims of his followers were identical with those of the Lutherans.
		The ecclesiastical supremacy of the queen was recognized, an oath to this effect (Oath of Supremacy) being required under penalty of removal from office and loss of property.
		The majority of the lower clergy took the oath, which was demanded with ever-increasing severity from all members of the House of Commons, all ecclesiastics, barristers, and teachers.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/12700b.htm (10530 words)

	Pakistan - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Pakistan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		In January 2000 a Pakistani judge refused to let his trial proceed on the grounds that a fair trial would be impossible in the presence of the intelligence officials.
		Despite this and the refusal of six Supreme Court judges in Pakistan to swear an oath of allegiance to the new military government, the trial finally began in January 2000.
		The crisis for the country as a whole was marked by the simultaneous explosion of two bombs in Karachi, where the trial was taking place.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Pakistan (5721 words)

	The Post: With family, public present, Bob Taft takes oath of office (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The later event, held at the ornate Ohio Theatre across from the Statehouse, was a chance for the public to join in.
		Chief Justice Thomas Moyer presided over the private swearing-in and Taft's daughter, Anna, administered the ceremonial oath as Taft's wife, Hope, held open the family Bible.
		The ceremony was to be at the west steps of the Statehouse, but was moved indoors because snow and ice prevented workers from building a platform.
	thepost.baker.ohiou.edu /archives/011299/701.html (647 words)

	The Oath
		It is rightfully classified as such because it snowballed into a tradition that stands in stark contrast to the spirit and intent of Constitution, which prescribes a clear separation between matters of state versus those of religion and religious faith.
		In fact, the fundamental purpose of getting people on record as having taken formal oath, is to make them liable if their testimony is later discovered to be perjured or if they otherwise violate the sworn obligations of their office.
		Biblical theocracy should no longer be allowed to force any oath of affirmation in government proceedings that either goes beyond the words specified by the Constitution or otherwise involves phraseology that runs counter to the Constitution's prescriptions against religious test.
	constitution-first.org /the_oath.htm (2650 words)

	deseretnews.com \| Leavitt is sworn in as HHS secretary
		WASHINGTON — Dusting off some anecdotal nuggets from speeches as Utah governor, Mike Leavitt took the ceremonial oath of office Friday as the 20th secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, promising to manage the behemoth entity with principles that are "real and right.
		The swearing-in ceremony was a ceremonial event geared more for show; Leavitt took the official oath of office late last month, only hours after his nomination was confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
		Friday's event, which featured a prayer from Leavitt's father requesting divine assistance, was more an opportunity for the president to sing Leavitt's praises and fire off a few warnings to Congress on issues such as health care affordability, liability reform, Medicaid reform and implementation of the Medicare Modernization Act.
	deseretnews.com /dn/view/0,1249,600111641,00.html (645 words)

	Thelemic Glossary: Magickal Oath - OccultForums.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Since such an oath is irrevocable it should be well considered; and it is better not to take any oath permanently; because with increase of understanding may come a perception of the incompatibility of the lesser oath with the greater.
		An oath of poverty might be very useful for a man who was unable intelligently to use his wealth for the single end proposed; to another it would be simply stripping himself of energy, causing him to waste his time over trifles.
		Its essence is that the pupil swears to refrain from a certain thought, word, or deed; and on each breach of the oath, cuts his arm sharply with a razor.
	www.occultforums.com /showthread.php?t=7166 (4573 words)

	Ellison, a Muslim, Is Sworn In Using Thomas Jefferson's Koran - January 5, 2007 - The New York Sun
		Ellison, a Democrat of Minnesota, said as officials from the Library of Congress showed him the Koran, which was published in London in 1764.
		Ellison took the ceremonial oath on the two-volume Koran with the House speaker, Rep.
		Ellison, who had already planned to use a Koran for the ceremony, learned last month about Jefferson's Koran, and made arrangements with the Library of Congress to borrow it for his ceremonial oath.
	www.nysun.com /article/46137 (564 words)

	Ceremonial Oath - Chapter VI - Lords of Twilight - Last.fm
		Ceremonial Oath - Chapter VI - Lords of Twilight - Last.fm
		Ceremonial Oath - Chapter VI - Lords of Twilight
		Of all 245 people that have listened to songs by Ceremonial Oath, this represents 1.2%.
	www.audioscrobbler.com /music/Ceremonial+Oath/_/Chapter+VI+-+Lords+of+Twilight (101 words)

	Congressional oath on the Koran should be permitted (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		But, is the way in which he is going about taking his oath into office that has many conservatives up in arms.
		Ellison plans to use the Koran during his ceremonial oath in place of the Bible, traditionally used during swearing-in ceremonies.
		As a side-note, in the military when you take your oath of commissioning, you simply raise your right hand in the air and repeat the oath.
	www.collegiatetimes.com /news/2/ARTICLE/8142/2006-12-06.html (692 words)

	The Arab American Institute
		AAI defends the right of any member of Congress to take the unofficial oath on a sacred book of his or her choosing, whether it is the Christian Bible, Jewish Torah, Muslim Quran or any other religious text.
		Prager goes on to incorrectly argue that Jewish and nonreligious members of Congress have taken their oath of office on the Bible.
		The ceremony to which Prager refers is an optional individual ceremony that takes place after members have already taken the oath.
	www.aaiusa.org /press-room/2641/pr120506 (312 words)

	Ellison To Take Ceremonial Oath With Quran
		Did you not understand this paragraph in the article?"Moe, speaking in a telephone interview, noted that the tradition is for all members of Congress to be sworn in together on the House floor.
		As required by Article 6 of the U.S. Constitution, Members of Congress shall be bound by oath or affirmation to support the Constitution.
		Representatives elected in special elections during the course of a Congress generally take the oath of office on the floor of the House Chamber when the Clerk of the House has received a formal notice of the new Member's election or appointment from State government authorities.
	www.topix.net /forum/us/TSQCVK7MTAH3BE3BE (889 words)

	wcco.com - Ellison To Take Ceremonial Oath With Quran
		It's in the photo-op ceremony that a Bible is used -- or in Ellison's case, the Quran.
		But Prager argued in a telephone interview that the ceremony was no less significant than the actual swearing-in.
		But despite writing that Ellison shouldn't serve in Congress if he doesn't take an oath with the Bible, Prager said he didn't think Ellison should be banned from serving.
	wcco.com /local/local_story_335202903.html (491 words)

	BNR Metal Pages -- Ceremonial Oath (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Ceremonial Oath is one of those bands with a short career, but an important one due to their influence on later bands, as well as the fact that many members became well known in their future bands.
		Formed in 1989 as Desecrator by guitarist Oscar Dronjak, the band recorded two demos before changing name to Ceremonial Oath in time for their first album, Book Of Truth.
		Despite their short run, Ceremonial Oath remains an important and influential band in the history of Swedish melodic death metal.
	www.bnrmetal.com /groups/ceoa.htm (200 words)

	Robert Gates takes oath as US Defense Secretary
		The new U.S. Defense Secretary, Robert Gates, took office Monday, with a private swearing-in at the White House and a public ceremony later at the Pentagon.
		Robert Gates took his ceremonial oath of office as U.S. defense secretary, administered by Vice-president Dick Cheney, who was defense secretary 15 years ago.
		Speaking at the ceremony, President Bush called Robert Gates a man of "vision" and "integrity," and said he comes into office at a time of "great consequence."
	www.chinadaily.com.cn /language_tips/2006-12/19/content_762278.htm (677 words)

	Lawsuit over use of Quran oath in US courtroom can go forward, appeals court rules -- Beliefnet.com
		But the appeals court said that was not so, pointing to the individual plaintiff, Syidah Mateen, who said her request to place her hand on the Quran as a witness was denied in 2003.
		judges declined to accept the texts, saying an oath on the Quran is not a legal oath under state law.
		State law allows witnesses preparing to testify in court to take their oath either by laying a hand over a "Holy Scripture," by saying "so help me God" without the use of a religious book or by using no religious symbols.
	www.beliefnet.com /story/209/story_20962_1.html (497 words)

	Dawgnet: Ellison should take oath on Koran
		Late week Congressman Elect Keith Ellison (D-MN), the first Muslim elected to congress, announced that he will be taking the ceremonial oath of office on the Koran instead of the Bible.
		Ellison, America, not you, decides on what book its public servants take their oath.” It is true that the majority of Americans hold the Bible as their holiest book.
		If Ellison where forced to take the ceremonial oath of office on a different religious book than the Koran, for example the Bible, his first amendment right would be violated.
	dawgnetnews.com /archive/061204/3908.html (678 words)

	City of Oklahoma City \| News from OKCGOV (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Cornett will receive the official oath of office from City Clerk Frances Kersey prior to the start of the City Council meeting Tuesday.
		The ceremonial swearing-in will be held near the start of the meeting.
		The ceremonial oath of office will be telecast Tuesday on City Channel 20, the City's government access cable channel.
	www.okc.gov /news/2004_02/cornett_norick.html (118 words)

	Congressman Faulted for Quran at Oath, New Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison Drawing Heat for Taking Ceremonial Oath ...
		The decision by Ellison, D-Minn., to use the Muslim holy book for the ceremony instead of the Bible triggered an angry column by Dennis Prager on the Web site Townhall.com this week.
		Moe, speaking in a telephone interview, noted that the tradition is for all members of Congress to be sworn in together on the House floor.
		It's in the photo-op ceremony that a Bible is used _ or in Ellison's case, the Quran.
	www.cbsnews.com /stories/2006/12/02/ap/politics/mainD8LODP2O1.shtml (540 words)

	ABC 7 News - New Congressman Drawing Heat for Taking Ceremonial Oath (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		I'd rather the man take his oath on something he believes in faith.
		To make me to take an oath on a Koran would be equivalent to taking it on a dictionary.
		I'd rather him validate his oath at the penalty of his faith.
	www.wjla.com /news/stories/1206/377344.html (793 words)

	Idaho Republican Party :: News Item
		BOISE, Idaho – Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter took a ceremonial oath of office Monday morning in front of several dozen family members and close friends at a low-key swearing in ceremony at the Idaho House (formerly the Simplot residence).
		Otter used two Bibles, one given to him by his father, Ben Otter, on the occasion of his first swearing-in as lieutenant governor in 1987, and a second given to him when he became a member of Congress in 2001.
		U.S. District Judge Edward Lodge administered the ceremonial oath of office.
	www.idgop.org /News/Read.aspx?ID=3182 (268 words)

	GSA - Lurita Doan Takes Oath of Office
		Lurita Alexis Doan took the ceremonial Oath of Office before a crowd of agency employees, family and friends to become the 18th Administrator of General Services.
		Those in attendance witnessed as U.S. District Judge Richard W. Roberts administered the oath in the auditorium of the U.S. General Services Administration’s national headquarters.
		Bibb at today's ceremony are available on gsa.gov. Index of Feature Stories
	www.gsa.gov /Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?pageTypeId=8169&P=XAP&channelId=-13260&contentType=GSA_BASIC&contentId=21099 (358 words)

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	Muslim Congressman Takes Oath On Quran - Vote
		A few minutes later, Ellison took the ceremonial oath on the two-volume Quran with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., at his side.
		So many of Ellison's family members came for the occasion that the ceremony was done in two takes.
		Ellison, who had already planned to use a Quran for the ceremony, learned last month about Jefferson's Quran, and made arrangements with the Library of Congress to borrow it for his ceremonial swearing-in.
	www.nbc4.tv /politics/10672842/detail.html (497 words)

	First Muslim member of Congress sworn in - Politics - MSNBC.com
		A few minutes later, Ellison took the ceremonial oath with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., at his side.
		So many of Ellison's family members attended the ceremony that it was done in two takes.
		To protect it from the elements, they placed the Quran in a rectangular box, and handled it with a green felt wrapper once they got it inside the Capitol.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/16473968 (669 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > Politics -- New congressman drawing heat for taking ceremonial oath with Quran
		WASHINGTON – Keith Ellison, who will become the first Muslim member of Congress next month, has offended some conservatives with his plan to use the Quran during his ceremonial swearing-in.
		It's in the photo-op ceremony that a Bible is used – or in Ellison's case, the Quran.
		“Oh, that's the whole point – it's exactly because it's ceremonial that it matters to me,” he said.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/politics/20061201-1716-ellison-quran.html (520 words)

	Ceremonial Oath lyrics - Immortalized lyrics, Ceremonial Oath picture photo pic
		Ceremonial Oath lyrics - The Day I Buried lyrics
		Ceremonial Oath lyrics - The Shadowed End lyrics
		Ceremonial Oath lyrics - Hallowed Be Thy Name lyrics
	www.songlyricscollection.com /c/Ceremonial%20Oath/Carpet/Immortalized%20lyrics.htm (77 words)

	Metal Rules!! Interviews - Oscar Dronjak, Hammerfall
		Let’s take it back to the beginning…Hammerfall was formed by you and Jesper Strömblad in 1993, after leaving the death metal act Ceremonial Oath.
		Actually, I formed the band when I quit Ceremonial Oath, and when Jesper also quit six months later, I asked him to join me in HammerFall, because I knew he appreciated this music almost as much as myself!
		With me in the band, Ceremonial Oath recorded the album "The Book Of Truth" for a small French label, who since has gone defunct.
	www.metal-rules.com /interviews/hammerfall.htm (2290 words)

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