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The history of oath ceremonies and why they matter when taking office

  • Written by Joanne M. Pierce, Professor of Religious Studies, College of the Holy Cross
The history of oath ceremonies and why they matter when taking officeSupreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is sworn in Oct. 12 for her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.Leah Millis/Pool via AP

The confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett have drawn much notice for her religious worldview.

Barrett’s alleged commitment to a small Christian religious group, People of Praise, has...

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