RenHoek said:This is my problem. What is courteous to you is not to another. There is no concrete in this matter. You could have use the p word and not offended me.
Correct. My point is, what is cursing, and is it defined by society?
Ive not made that argument.
All I am saying is that lewdness is subjective and hard to nail down, hence the Lords name in vain being a commandment.
Or should we not seem overly pious and alienate them before they can hear our testimony?
I would not use it around those it offends, out of courtesy. Who defines the code?
Look I am not trying to be argumentative, but I still have not seen any justification that it is not a cultural taboo. I feel that those being offended, are doing so in vain and need to lighten up a bit when no harm is intended, that is all.
You're not getting the point...of course what is a curse word depends on the culture you are in and the language you are speaking...that's the whole idea.
Ephesians 4:29
29Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
The idea is we don't say anything that tears down, that doesn't do and seek the good for those who listen, not us. You have this idea that if something is socially defined then it is meaningless, but the fact is that when does cursing ever build anyone up or do good for those around you? Not only should you not curse, you should not say or do anything at all that gives the appearance of evil or is not helpful and beneficial...that includes gossip and sensationalism, that includes relishing in other's misfortune or making fun of people, that includes anything that does not show love and help.
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