Author Topic: Cussing (Read 5851 times)

Dos Equis · « **on:** April 20, 2009, 01:23:48 PM »

Does the Third Commandment (taking God's name in vain) deal with cussing? That's what I was raised to believe, but how did this teaching originate?

And what does taking God's name in vain actually mean?

(Ozmo you and "evilbible.com" can stay out of this one.

Kidding.)

Butterbean · « **Reply #1 on:** April 20, 2009, 01:36:05 PM »

I was once directed to James 3:10 as a scripture against cussing:

"Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be."

But yeah, I think the 3rd Commandment would deal w/certain curse words also.

Montague · « **Reply #2 on:** April 20, 2009, 01:36:56 PM »

Quote from: Beach Bum on April 20, 2009, 01:23:48 PM

Does the Third Commandment (taking God's name in vain) deal with cussing? That's what I was raised to believe, but how did this teaching originate?

And what does taking God's name in vain actually mean?

(Ozmo you and "evilbible.com" can stay out of this one. Kidding.)

To me it’s always meant using God’s or Jesus’ name in the context of anger – i.e. if you simply say, “Jeesus,” or “Oh, my God,” while pissed, that’s using their names in vain.

OTH – saying, “OMG” while rolling your eyes will just land you in Purgatory.

Migs · « **Reply #3 on:** April 20, 2009, 02:16:26 PM »

Um sorry, i think that is going overboard with religous censorship. If i want to say GD, or Jeebus H. Christ, I should.

and yes, i censored myself. Mostly cuz i didn't want to offend Stella. all you others can go @#$%^&*( #$%^&* then $R%^ with a roll of stamps and a wooden handle then $%^ %^* )&^% on your nipples

Dos Equis · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2009, 04:21:22 PM »

Quote from: STella on April 20, 2009, 01:36:05 PM

I was once directed to James 3:10 as a scripture against cussing:

"Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be."

But yeah, I think the 3rd Commandment would deal w/certain curse words also.

Thanks. Do you think "cursing" in that verse includes modern day cuss words? I've always interpreted that verse to refer to "bad talk" in general.

And just fyi, this is just a passing thought I had at the gym last night.

Dos Equis · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2009, 04:22:35 PM »

Quote from: Montague on April 20, 2009, 01:36:56 PM

To me it’s always meant using God’s or Jesus’ name in the context of anger – i.e. if you simply say, “Jeesus,” or “Oh, my God,” while pissed, that’s using their names in vain.

OTH – saying, “OMG” while rolling your eyes will just land you in Purgatory.

My daughter will be in Purgatory.

Montague · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2009, 05:38:59 PM »

Quote from: Beach Bum on April 20, 2009, 04:22:35 PM

My daughter will be in Purgatory.

jdooly · « **Reply #7 on:** April 21, 2009, 06:10:11 AM »

Quote from: Montague on April 20, 2009, 05:38:59 PM

On a personal note...do I cuss? Much less since I've been convicted of it.

Montague · « **Reply #8 on:** April 21, 2009, 02:05:12 PM »

Quote from: jdooly on April 21, 2009, 06:10:11 AM

On a personal note...do I cuss? Much less since I've been convicted of it.

Sorry, man.
It’s been a long day, and I’m not the sharpest spoon in the drawer.
Is that a joke, or were you actually arrested for swearing?

big L dawg · « **Reply #9 on:** April 21, 2009, 02:07:19 PM »

who gives a fuck?

SamoanIrishman · « **Reply #10 on:** April 21, 2009, 02:15:30 PM »

Quote from: Montague on April 20, 2009, 01:36:56 PM

To me it’s always meant using God’s or Jesus’ name in the context of anger – i.e. if you simply say, “Jeesus,” or “Oh, my God,” while pissed, that’s using their names in vain.

OTH – saying, “OMG” while rolling your eyes will just land you in Purgatory.

How about Gawd Damn I look fantastic?..Double vain?

Montague · « **Reply #11 on:** April 21, 2009, 03:06:05 PM »

Quote from: SamoanIrishman on April 21, 2009, 02:15:30 PM

How about Gawd Damn I look fantastic?..Double vain?

If you’re part Samoan it’s probably true, so yeah – it’s okay.

SamoanIrishman · « **Reply #12 on:** April 21, 2009, 04:14:19 PM »

Quote from: Montague on April 21, 2009, 03:06:05 PM

If you’re part Samoan it’s probably true, so yeah – it’s okay.

LOL...no, raised by one since I was 1 though. Genetically Im an Irish / Scot mix.

jdooly · « **Reply #13 on:** April 21, 2009, 06:45:20 PM »

Quote from: jdooly on April 21, 2009, 06:10:11 AM

On a personal note...do I cuss? Much less since I've been convicted of it.

I'm talking about conviction by the Holy Spirit. That "feeling" that is just doesn't feel right to include swearing into casual talk, shortly after I got born again. I didn't wake up and say "Im not cussing ever again" but after some time, it doesn't appeal to me. That's the conviction I'm talking about.

Migs · « **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2009, 08:05:23 PM »

i love cussing. It is awesome and sometimes the best way to get your point across.

Montague · « **Reply #15 on:** April 21, 2009, 08:15:23 PM »

Quote from: SamoanIrishman on April 21, 2009, 04:14:19 PM

LOL...no, raised by one since I was 1 though. Genetically Im an Irish / Scot mix.

Oh,
You’re a “ginger kid?”

In that case, you’re gonna burn whether you swear or not, so may as well have at it!

I keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eed…

Dos Equis · « **Reply #16 on:** April 22, 2009, 11:39:01 AM »

How do we know the modern cuss words are the same as the "cursing" referenced in the Bible?

Migs · « **Reply #17 on:** April 22, 2009, 11:42:48 AM »

we don't so in essence cussing is allowed. YEAH CUSSING!

Butterbean · « **Reply #18 on:** April 22, 2009, 11:44:33 AM »

Quote from: Migs on April 22, 2009, 11:42:48 AM

we don't so in essence cussing is allowed. YEAH CUSSING!

That reminds me of something Flower would say

I miss her posts

Quote from: Beach Bum on April 22, 2009, 11:39:01 AM

How do we know the modern cuss words are the same as the "cursing" referenced in the Bible?

I think it's that God knows the heart. For instance, I could refer to a female dog as a bitch and that is fine...but if I call Andy Griffin a b****, it is a different meaning and feeling behind it.

Dos Equis · « **Reply #19 on:** April 22, 2009, 11:55:19 AM »

Quote from: STella on April 22, 2009, 11:44:33 AM

That reminds me of something Flower would say

I miss her posts

I think it's that God knows the heart. For instance, I could refer to a female dog as a bitch and that is fine...but if I call Andy Griffin a b****, it is a different meaning and feeling behind it.

I agree about the heart part.

What if you call him a Queen Bee?

Not a cuss word as we know it, but it means the same thing.

Migs · « **Reply #20 on:** April 22, 2009, 11:56:28 AM »

Quote from: STella on April 22, 2009, 11:44:33 AM

That reminds me of something Flower would say

I miss her posts

I think it's that God knows the heart. For instance, I could refer to a female dog as a bitch and that is fine...but if I call Andy Griffin a b****, it is a different meaning and feeling behind it.

I miss flower too, wth is going on?

hehe, it's still funny calling people a b*** though.

Dos Equis · « **Reply #21 on:** April 22, 2009, 02:13:53 PM »

Reminds me of a conversation one of my kids had with our former pastor's wife. She was from England. Strong accent. In a conversation between the pastor's wife, her young son, and my young daughter, she told my kid that the word "bloody" was like a cuss word in England. Her son then says something like, "then why do you use that word all time"?

SamoanIrishman · « **Reply #22 on:** April 22, 2009, 02:31:08 PM »

Quote from: Beach Bum on April 22, 2009, 02:13:53 PM

Reminds me of a conversation one of my kids had with our former pastor's wife. She was from England. Strong accept. In a conversation between the pastor's wife, her young son, and my young daughter, she told my kid that the word "bloody" was like a cuss word in England. Her son then says something like, "then why do you use that word all time"?

Another way kids are better than adults..they'll call you on your bulls**t no matter where or who you are.

Hugo Chavez · « **Reply #23 on:** April 22, 2009, 06:38:16 PM »

Quote from: big L dawg on April 21, 2009, 10:06:36 PM

WTF

John O · « **Reply #24 on:** April 22, 2009, 06:42:12 PM »

Quote from: jdooly on April 21, 2009, 06:45:20 PM

I'm talking about conviction by the Holy Spirit. That "feeling" that is just doesn't feel right to include swearing into casual talk, shortly after I got born again. I didn't wake up and say "Im not cussing ever again" but after some time, it doesn't appeal to me. That's the conviction I'm talking about.

Same here