When taking an oath, people can choose to swear or affirm depending on their region and beliefs. Some Christians and religious groups choose to affirm because of their beliefs in telling the truth. The issue of affirmation vs. oath arose in the 1600s, and the convention of offering both choices became common. However, some countries […]
A study by the University of Cambridge found that people who swear are often more honest and less likely to filter their opinions. Swearing is more common in northeastern US states. However, co-author David Stillwell admits that swearing can be inappropriate and questions whether it would be good if people always said what they think. […]
