Swearing...

[Koffiefrats]

I have never understood why people need to use profanity. I've never had the desire at all to use it, but recently I've noticed that even many Christians or those that claim to be Christian use them quite a bit.

So I am just curious, I know the Bible is very clear on watching what comes out of your mouth and not to curse yourself or anyone else. But what about the use of these words in sense that's not denigrating to someone? Could they not just be as an adjective or way to amplify/ exaggerate situations? Does the Bible mention much about the use of profanity for these reasons?

I personally would't use them, people just seem less reputable using them

 

[Girder of Loins]

Well, the Bible says not to use "empty words". Until recently, most cuss words had no meaning. Now, they are starting to gather some meaning, and I think some should no longer be considered "vulgar" or "swearing". Words are societal truths, so its not like there is some objective ruler here. If society deems them swear words, swear words they are. Until they are not socially changed, we shouldn't be using them. I use them sometimes when I am in situations where I am just mad at everything and I am with other Christians who wouldn't stumble because of me. Mostly my accountability partners.

 

[Shane Plew]

Until they are not socially changed

Doesn't that require the use of them though? The vast majority of society doesn't care what words you use. There is obviously a time and place to be professional and not use those words, but at any other time there should not be a problem with it.

 

[Girder of Loins]

Doesn't that require the use of them though? The vast majority of society doesn't care what words you use. There is obviously a time and place to be professional and not use those words, but at any other time there should not be a problem with it.

Well, yes. That is why I said that they are becoming less and less vulgar. Society is beginning to deem them acceptable adjectives/nouns. But until they were changed, Christians cannot use them(as they were empty). Also, saying things out of anger is a sin(or at least unwise), so there is that as well. Honestly, I have no problem if someone comes off a roller coaster saying,"F***, that was awesome!!!" It has purpose, it adds to the sentence, and it isn't vulgar.

 

[GrizzlyMonKeH]

I wouldn't see it as acceptable for a Christian to be saying using the phrase "Jesus Christ" as a swear.


It's kind of funny, actually. That curse gets used in every other movie out there, but don't you dare say something anti-Islamic! Tolerance!

 

[Koffiefrats]

I wouldn't see it as acceptable for a Christian to be saying using the phrase "Jesus Christ" as a swear.


It's kind of funny, actually. That curse gets used in every other movie out there, but don't you dare say something anti-Islamic! Tolerance!

Well by using "Jesus Christ," you are using it in a sense that's derogating to his name. In my original post i was refering to the more "vulgar" language. But i have noticed christians saying "Oh my God" and using his name in vein quite often aswell.

And i noticed that no other god, but the one and only God's name gets used in vein in movies and general for that matter. Its quite odd

 

[EndlessSerenade]

I seldom swear in real life, it's just IMO not good taste but I'll admit that sometimes a swear word does exit my mouth in moments of frustration. I never ever use God's name though in a swearing context. That has never even crossed my mind and would never. I believe this is extremely disrespectful.

 

[NateDaGrimes]

to be a christian i believe we should NOT curse period. through the times of my life i accidentally let out some but repented. there is a difference between an accidentall curse and purposeful curse. accidents will repent, purpose will just slip up and keep walking away until they slip up again.

 

[Chris Blanks]

I tend to use curse words to add more emphasis to my statement. But I do to use them in my everyday conversations. I generally see them as harmless(minus racial slurs), but I don't understand why people deem them as unprofessional, I would rather talk to someone that uses them in their everyday vocabulary and doesn't scoff at them, than someone who is afraid to use them.

 

[NateDaGrimes]

if all people can use is just swear words, then they pretty much have a limited vocabulary, also its just makes them sound like an idiot.

 

[Chris Blanks]

if all people can use is just swear words, then they pretty much have a limited vocabulary, also its just makes them sound like an idiot.

How does that make them sound like an idiot? And I don't think that cursing has anything to do with have a limited vocabulary, it maybe that they just prefer to use those words. C

 

[Girder of Loins]

Honestly, swear words as insults is insulting. I don't understand why they are even used as an insult. Why would being called a female dog be bad? A dog gets to sit around and look cute and it gets fed and attention. I wish people would go back to using Shakespearian insults, much more insulting.

 

[ChristianT]

Honestly, swear words as insults is insulting. I don't understand why they are even used as an insult. Why would being called a female dog be bad? A dog gets to sit around and look cute and it gets fed and attention. I wish people would go back to using Shakespearian insults, much more insulting.

I flick (bite?) my thumb at that!

 

[Girder of Loins]

Thou churlish toad-spotted flirt-gill!

 

[grasping the after wind]

How does that make them sound like an idiot? And I don't think that cursing has anything to do with have a limited vocabulary, it maybe that they just prefer to use those words. C

Of course, you then could ask why they prefer words that make no sense in the context they are used? It makes then sound like they do not understand the actual meaning of the word they are using which makes one seem rather idiotic. If the only adjectives one is really fond of using end up being verbs after all how can one be seen as a rational adult? Accusing a chair or another inanimate object of f###ing just because one ran into it is indeed idiotic the chair doesn't have sexual organs and does not reproduce. After all only an idiot would blame an inanimate object for its being run into in the first place. As for saying "F### that was awsome." after an intense experience the world would be much more overpopulatred if we took that advise. How would one be able to desist as F'ing itself is quite intense.

 

[Girder of Loins]

^lol

 

[grasping the after wind]

Honestly, swear words as insults is insulting. I don't understand why they are even used as an insult. Why would being called a female dog be bad? A dog gets to sit around and look cute and it gets fed and attention. I wish people would go back to using Shakespearian insults, much more insulting.

I always find it amusing when a mother calls her son a son of a b####.

 

[blessedxo]

Well by using "Jesus Christ," you are using it in a sense that's derogating to his name. In my original post i was refering to the more "vulgar" language. But i have noticed christians saying "Oh my God" and using his name in vein quite often aswell.

And i noticed that no other god, but the one and only God's name gets used in vein in movies and general for that matter. Its quite odd

I agree with u ! I always tell my sister an friends not to use his name in vain... Even my teachers in school say it and it kinda bugs me .. :/

 

[grasping the after wind]

I agree with u ! I always tell my sister an friends not to use his name in vain... Even my teachers in school say it and it kinda bugs me .. :/

Perhaps you might inquire as to who they are referring to . If they are saying something about oh and their God you might ask who their God was and why they think that they are allowed to proselytize in a public institution that is bound by the first amendment . If they are saying J. C You might ask them why they are invoking the name of a religious figure in a public institution where religious tolerance is expected and any mention of a specific religion's founder should be put into a proper historic context.

 

[Chris Blanks]

Of course, you then could ask why they prefer words that make no sense in the context they are used? It makes then sound like they do not understand the actual meaning of the word they are using which makes one seem rather idiotic. If the only adjectives one is really fond of using end up being verbs after all how can one be seen as a rational adult? Accusing a chair or another inanimate object of f###ing just because one ran into it is indeed idiotic the chair doesn't have sexual organs and does not reproduce. After all only an idiot would blame an inanimate object for its being run into in the first place. As for saying "F### that was awsome." after an intense experience the world would be much more overpopulatred if we took that advise. How would one be able to desist as F'ing itself is quite intense.

But those words make sense in the context they are used, in most places curse words are used in the context of a simile or a metaphor, such as "this smells like s###" or "you're an a##". The English language is built to allow verbs to be used in the adjective for, that's just how it is. I can as see how the f-bomb could be seen as an insult as in some places of the world it would be wrong to enjoy sexual intercourse.