# Truth, and spirituality. # The left hand, and side was considered, and called The sinister Side, by religion. During the churches good old Witch Hunting Days, parents of left-handed children lived in fear. Thus started the practice of forcing children be right handed no matter what! # 75 years ago, the practice of making children use their right hands in school continued. I know! For I did the first 3 years of my schooling, with my left hand tied behind my back! Religious superstition is a deadly thing!
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It represents a hand of power and salvation.
(see also Ex 15:6,12; Ps 20:6; 48:10; 89:13; 98:1)
Standing up with your left hand on the Bible and your right hand raised.
Thomas Nast.
Title 4, Chapter 1 of the U.S. Code (a.k.a. the Flag Code) requires it.
Thomas Nast
peace that is ready to be drawn when needed