Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Father Thapelo Masemola, Chaplain of St John's College and a priest in the Anglican Diocese of Johannesburg, about the longstanding tradition of swearing an oath on the Bible. From courtroom testimonies to presidential inaugurations, the ritual of placing a hand on a sacred text has long been associated with a promise to tell the truth. But where did this practice originate? Is it rooted in the Bible, or has it evolved into a cultural tradition? And in an increasingly diverse and secular society, does the religious oath still have a meaningful place in public life?

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Father Thapelo Masemola, Chaplain of St John's College and a priest in the Anglican Diocese of Johannesburg,&nbsp;about the longstanding tradition of swearing an oath on the Bible. From courtroom testimonies to presidential inaugurations, the ritual of placing a hand on a sacred text has long been associated with a promise to tell the truth. But where did this practice originate? Is it rooted in the Bible, or has it evolved into a cultural tradition? And in an increasingly diverse and secular society, does the religious oath still have a meaningful place in public life?
702 Afternoons with&nbsp;Relebogile&nbsp;Mabotja&nbsp;is broadcast live on&nbsp;Johannesburg based talk radio station&nbsp;702 every weekday afternoon.&nbsp;Relebogile&nbsp;brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure.&nbsp;
Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with&nbsp;Relebogile&nbsp;Mabotja&nbsp;podcast.&nbsp;
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The highlights of Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja, just in case you missed the show.

The highlights of Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja, just in case you missed the show.

Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja

Highlights from 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja, just in case you missed the show.

Highlights from 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja, just in case you missed the show.

Belief Matters: Why do we swear oaths on the Bible?

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