Question

A witness is called in a contract action between a plaintiff and a defendant. The witness takes his oath and testifies. During cross-examination, the defendant’s attorney asked the witness this question: "Isn’t it true that even though you took an oath to tell the truth so help you God, you are an atheist and don’t even believe in God?"

Answer 1

Answer:

No, because evidence of the beliefs or opinions of a witness on matters of religion is not admissible to impair credibility.

Explanation:

In this context, credibility is only attained by an oath sworn with lawfully certified objects or items representing the religious beliefs of the state and not necessarily the genuine or validity of the witness declaration with such religious object to swore against the declaration of truth in the court of law.