Stories and FolkloreApr 30, 2023

I’m really interested — will you be swearing allegiance to the King? There is no judgement here, but would love your vote in my poll and maybe reply with why or why not?

#Coronation #KingCharles #KingCharlesIII

Please share around.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65435426

I will
1.3%
I won’t
98.7%
Poll ended at .
Coronation: Public invited to swear allegiance to King Charles

The pledge is among several changes to the service, which will incorporate female clergy and other faiths.

BBC News
Show threadJeffrey J. DeanApr 30, 2023
@wihtlore @antinomy Even if I were inclined to declare my allegiance, the fact that we are not allowed to affirm instead of to swear is offensive. Quakers have never sworn oaths and have had the legal right to affirm for centuries. I refuse to swear anything to or for anyone.
Show threadKate Watson
@wihtlore @JeffreyJDean This is a very valid and important point, yes.
Apr 30, 2023 at 1:10pmWeb