Some rebelled and took oaths vowing to stay single for the rest of their lives. |
Don't we have the right, even duty, to be outraged if they betray our trust and their own sworn oaths? |
From early days the taking of solemn religious oaths was regarded as an essential part of the political and social order. |
As such, taking many cues from Transcendentalism I don't think any oaths are necessary. |
First, in order to be initiated, a person has to bind himself, by the most cruel and barbarous oaths, never to reveal any of Masonry's secrets. |
They are not deceitful or treacherous in their conduct and are faithful to their oaths and promises. |