Swearing

[Peebo]

The OP was not about JC but a totally irrelevant word.

90+% of the people who complain of these things are not worried about JC and such, they just don’t like smcertain subjective words.

The OP was talking about swearing…the F word was the word he used to demonstrate his distaste…taking the name of Jesus Christ in that same context is not only swearing but blasphemy according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church…and is a grave sin…if someone doesn’t see using our Lords name in vain as much ado about nothing then maybe they need to read what the church says…
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2146 The second commandment forbids the abuse of God’s name, i.e., every improper use of the names of God, Jesus Christ, but also of the Virgin Mary and all the saints.

2147 Promises made to others in God’s name engage the divine honor, fidelity, truthfulness, and authority. They must be respected in justice. To be unfaithful to them is to misuse God’s name and in some way to make God out to be a liar.77

2148 Blasphemy is directly opposed to the second commandment. It consists in uttering against God - inwardly or outwardly - words of hatred, reproach, or defiance; in speaking ill of God; in failing in respect toward him in one’s speech; in misusing God’s name. St. James condemns those "who blaspheme that honorable name [of Jesus] by which you are called."78 The prohibition of blasphemy extends to language against Christ’s Church, the saints, and sacred things. It is also blasphemous to make use of God’s name to cover up criminal practices, to reduce peoples to servitude, to torture persons or put them to death. The misuse of God’s name to commit a crime can provoke others to repudiate religion.

Blasphemy is contrary to the respect due God and his holy name. It is in itself a grave sin.**

 

[LethalMouse]

The OP was talking about swearing…the F word was the word he used to demonstrate his distaste…taking the name of Jesus Christ in that same context is not only swearing but blasphemy according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church…and is a grave sin…if someone doesn’t see using our Lords name in vain as much ado about nothing then maybe they need to read what the church says…
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2146 The second commandment forbids the abuse of God’s name, i.e., every improper use of the names of God, Jesus Christ, but also of the Virgin Mary and all the saints.

2147 Promises made to others in God’s name engage the divine honor, fidelity, truthfulness, and authority. They must be respected in justice. To be unfaithful to them is to misuse God’s name and in some way to make God out to be a liar.77

2148 Blasphemy is directly opposed to the second commandment. It consists in uttering against God - inwardly or outwardly - words of hatred, reproach, or defiance; in speaking ill of God; in failing in respect toward him in one’s speech; in misusing God’s name. St. James condemns those "who blaspheme that honorable name [of Jesus] by which you are called."78 The prohibition of blasphemy extends to language against Christ’s Church, the saints, and sacred things. It is also blasphemous to make use of God’s name to cover up criminal practices, to reduce peoples to servitude, to torture persons or put them to death. The misuse of God’s name to commit a crime can provoke others to repudiate religion.

Blasphemy is contrary to the respect due God and his holy name. It is in itself a grave sin.**

Again I answered to the thread

You don’t like my answer for reasons I can assume but not say

You accuse me of approving Blasphemy

I inform you with FACTS about the conversation that the conversation I am speaking to does not involve blasphemy

You then basically tell me all about my blasphemy and school me on church teaching

then I post a summary of posts

and then tell you again: Not talking about blasphemy in my first post.





lolololol people like you smh…

 

[anon67074017]

I think it is fine when I hear people swear as long as it is not blasphemy. I am glad too see people exercising their free speech rights.

 

[Hoosier_Daddy]

I think it is fine when I hear people swear as long as it is not blasphemy. I am glad too see people exercising their free speech rights.

In general I agree.
Except when kids are around. I’ll pipe up and tell somebody to watch it if I’m at Wal mart with the kids. But in general,I don’t mind swear words and I employ them often.

I remember one guy in the grocery store swearing up a storm at the cashier about prices or some little thing and there being a mom with kids with a shocked look on her face. I told the guy nicely to watch his speech and he was nice and apologetic but he said something that bothered me. He said, “I’m sorry, I was in the marines for 12 years so I guess I can’t help it.”
I quipped back that a marine would have more discipline than that. He agreed.
I’ll bet though that you learn some pretty eloquent phrases in the marines in war time…

 

[Morwenna]

Since I work in a school, it’s considered really inappropriate to swear at work. Even “heck”, “dang”, and “sucks” are used sparingly and only when we’re sure there aren’t kids around.

I was really surprised by this post, because I’ve never heard of anyone being offended by “heck” or “dang”; on the contrary, those words were considered “mildest of the mild,” along with words such as “gosh,” “golly,” or “darn.” I can understand not using “sucks” around children (for obvious reasons), but not “heck” or “dang.”

 

[Anglewannabe]

I think it is fine when I hear people swear as long as it is not blasphemy. I am glad too see people exercising their free speech rights.

I ask in all sincerity ‘what is the difference between swearing and blashpemy’

 

[Hoosier_Daddy]

I ask in all sincerity ‘what is the difference between swearing and blashpemy’

Blaspheme is taking the holiest of names, and using it inappropriately. It is strictly forbidden And breaks on of the big ten. The name of God is not a toy.
Swearing is just using words that society has deemed taboo.
Honestly, the word " bloody" was a swear word.
A swear word is just one of thousands of expressive words. Blaspheme is much worse. Yet one is allowed on tv and one is not.

 

[CradleJourney]

My husband and I often use the names of towns in Wisconsin as swear words around our kids. We’ve gotten so used to this that we often accuse one another of being “full of Kaukauna” and when a toe is stubbed, we often shout “Ashwaubenon!” And don’t forget “Oconomowok” We use this when we’re really mad.

Love it! Might need to round up a few for me to use. My current go to word for emphasis in stress is “bloody” - which I had thought was reasonable, but it upsets the children (older/teens) so I need to fine another. I had used “fudge” but unfortunately that was misheard on occasion. “Poo” reminds me of Winnie-the-Pooh and I don’t wish to associate my favorite childhood character with whatever is distressing me.

As far as verbal usage goes, I know some people who seem capable of avoiding swearing of all forms, but most I know use one word or another as an expletive be it a socially benign one or not.

What I do not comprehend is when they use the most “offensive” words casually - if one does that, then what does one escalate to when the situation rises to a much more egregious level? And upon inquiry, most agree that they need to more accurately tailor their vocabulary to the current conditions.

 

[Hoosier_Daddy]

Love it! Might need to round up a few for me to use. My current go to word for emphasis in stress is “bloody” - which I had thought was reasonable, but it upsets the children (older/teens) so I need to fine another. I had used “fudge” but unfortunately that was misheard on occasion. “Poo” reminds me of Winnie-the-Pooh and I don’t wish to associate my favorite childhood character with whatever is distressing me.

As far as verbal usage goes, I know some people who seem capable of avoiding swearing of all forms, but most I know use one word or another as an expletive be it a socially benign one or not.

What I do not comprehend is when they use the most “offensive” words casually - if one does that, then what does one escalate to when the situation rises to a much more egregious level? And upon inquiry, most agree that they need to more accurately tailor their vocabulary to the current conditions.

If only there were Christian swear words.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=Iltm9-aXC2Y

 

[anon67074017]

I ask in all sincerity ‘what is the difference between swearing and blashpemy’

Swearing is just when some words are uttered that society does not like. It is just a social construct. Blasphemy is when something holy is used profanely.

 

[E_7]

My husband finds women who swear unattractive, ugly and not lady-like.

 

[Hoosier_Daddy]

My husband finds women who swear unattractive, ugly and not lady-like.

I guess the upside is he won’t be hitting on my wife…

What does you husband think about men who swear? Are they ugly and not man-like?

 

[Allegra]

I guess the upside is he won’t be hitting on my wife…

What does you husband think about men who swear? Are they ugly and not man-like?

That’s what I was going to ask.

 

[Millie123]

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What does you husband think about men who swear? Are they ugly and not man-like?

I agree with her husband. I think that when people portray themselves to me with profanity it makes them look ugly and unattractive. Its the way I perceive profanity…I perceive it as ugly and unattractive. The language that we use in our speech does project an image to others. And for me the image that I gain from profanity is ugliness and unattractive.

 

[mommy_k]

When I hear a man swear, I assume sometimes he is angry or trying to appear tough. Same with women.

We also have to remember to that we receive the body of Christ in our mouths too. Best to keep it pure to our best ability.
The sisters told me this too.

 

[Peebo]

Jesus said it’s not what goes in…but what comes out of the mouth that defiles a man…Matt:7-15 …I don’t swear for that reason…but that’s my own personal choice…my wife does occasionally…I might not like hearing it from her but I don’t question her about it…I’d probably be wearing a cast iron skillet

 

[Hoosier_Daddy]

I agree with her husband. I think that when people portray themselves to me with profanity it makes them look ugly and unattractive. Its the way I perceive profanity…I perceive it as ugly and unattractive. The language that we use in our speech does project an image to others. And for me the image that I gain from profanity is ugliness and unattractive.

I think that can be a valid opinion. In much the way tatoos can be an opinion. I may not agree with you but I can see your thought process. My issue was the gender issue of the previous post

 

[Patavium]

I think that can be a valid opinion. In much the way tatoos can be an opinion. I may not agree with you but I can see your thought process. My issue was the gender issue of the previous post

Yes, they are ugly and not man-like.

 

[E_7]

Yes, they are ugly and not man-like.

I also find men who swear unattractive, ugly, not manly and with poor character. And the same goes for women, in my opinion. And my husband has no reason to hit on anyone since he is married and faithful to our vows.

 

[Hoosier_Daddy]

I also find men who swear unattractive, ugly, not manly and with poor character. And the same goes for women, in my opinion. And my husband has no reason to hit on anyone since he is married and faithful to our vows.

Yes, but what does your husband think of men who swear.

It’s odd that you are genderizing this. You comment on the attractiveness if men and your husband comments on the attractiveness of women.

Why is this a sex issue in your view?

I will say that your husbands view is something my wife has had to battle against in the science world and business world.

Sometimes when my wife is negotiating a multi million dollar contract with 9 other men on the room she has to say, " gee Bob, we love your quote but you really beeped us over on the last contract, how can we make sure you know your bleep this time…"