Anyone who wants to FORCE people in government to say "so help me God" (which god, btw?) is a theocrat.
Nobody is forced to testify if they can't pledge to tell the truth...they can refuse to testify at that point. But this is just another dodge from another atheist who fully intends to lie when necessary to hide your true intentions.
For years, our Judge has asked "Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?"
Period.
No bible involved either.
Back in the day, it used to be. I had to swear on a bible when I registered to vote in 1973.
Times have changed. Along with the rules for head gear, maybe the Senate Chamber should move into the 21st century. Just a suggestion.