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I did not post the beginning of the article as there are words while not spelled out, might not go over well here.
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Are Christians okay with this?
Heaven isn’t. During exorcisms, one hears the same kind of language–from demons.
The Bible tells us without a doubt, profanity is comparable to malice and slander, should never be repeated, and contradicts blessing—a principal act of Christ’s followers.
Colossians 3:8 “But now put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and foul talk from your mouth.”
The Catechism doesn’t explicitly list every vulgar word or swear term as a sin, but, following the Second Commandment, it majorly does condemn the misuse of God’s Name (which also means that of Jesus) and language that is disrespectful, abusive, or intended to scandalize others and encourages (2520) purity of heart and modesty in expression, which includes speech.
The Virgin Mary (whose very countenance is that of purity) has not given direct teachings on “profane” and vulgar language in the way Scripture or formal Church teachings might, but numerous Marian apparitions—especially approved or widely regarded ones—have strongly warned against impure, irreverent, or blasphemous speech. Here are notable instances and themes:
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Are Christians okay with this?
Heaven isn’t. During exorcisms, one hears the same kind of language–from demons.
The Bible tells us without a doubt, profanity is comparable to malice and slander, should never be repeated, and contradicts blessing—a principal act of Christ’s followers.
Colossians 3:8 “But now put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and foul talk from your mouth.”
The Catechism doesn’t explicitly list every vulgar word or swear term as a sin, but, following the Second Commandment, it majorly does condemn the misuse of God’s Name (which also means that of Jesus) and language that is disrespectful, abusive, or intended to scandalize others and encourages (2520) purity of heart and modesty in expression, which includes speech.
The Virgin Mary (whose very countenance is that of purity) has not given direct teachings on “profane” and vulgar language in the way Scripture or formal Church teachings might, but numerous Marian apparitions—especially approved or widely regarded ones—have strongly warned against impure, irreverent, or blasphemous speech. Here are notable instances and themes:
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The Virgin Mary And Profane Language | Spirit Daily Blog
Surely you've noticed how profanity rules American conversation. The nation's most popular podcaster uses the "f-word" or God's Name in vain every few minutes; he's topped by a competing podcaster (and former Navy Seal) who literally uses it every minute during an interview with a young woman...
