2 MARCH 1945, Page 14

SIR,—Janus in his article of February 9th brings up the

question of oaths. I have long felt this subject needs clearing up ; and swearing on the Bible abolished. The principle underlying it is obviously that if, having sworn on the Bible, I then tell a falsehood dire punishment will ensue. Such a doctrine is quite intolerable to Christianity and assuredly leads to an impossibly anthropomorphic and superstitious conception of God— one of the small causes of the present lack of Faith.—Yours faithfully, F. J. M. HOGARTH, C.F., B.L.A.