Monarchs often sought to legitimize their power by requiring oaths of fealty from the estates. Quakers were frequently imprisoned because of their refusal to swear loyalty oaths. The AAL had no initiation rites, oaths, or other rituals. Hostages were exchanged as sureties for the oaths. They are also capable of administering oaths and affirmations. The following example of an ethical teaching On Swearing Oaths in "1 Apol". Religious oaths and church taxes were also abolished. Not all Christians interpret this reading as forbidding all types of oaths, however. This was because of Christian references in government proceedings and official oaths. This made compliance with oaths and undertakings a key issue. From 1922 to 1925, the structure that would administer the oaths, or "callings," was organized. They responded to the elders with "great oaths". Licensed lawyers may also exercise the powers of a Commissioner of Oaths. Its King is bound by two incompatible Oaths. The triad initiate is required to adhere to 36 oaths.