What counts as swearing/curse words?

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Be_Evergreen

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I used to think that a swear was any of those 13-and-more, harsh-sounding utterances. Now I'm wondering- are the lesser words that can also be uttered in anger curse words as well?

Ex: "Darn it". "Crud". "Crap". The replacement words treated in the place of swearing. They sound more pleasing to the ear... but to God?

Is it all in how the word is used?
 
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for the record the definition of swearing in the bibe is to take an oath or promise. it has nothing to do with bad words.
 
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jonathanbchristian said:
for the record the definition of swearing in the bibe is to take an oath or promise. it has nothing to do with bad words.
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Could you imagine Jesus saying OH F**K when he hit his thumb with a hammer?

No . neither can I?
 
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Be_Evergreen said:
I used to think that a swear was any of those 13-and-more, harsh-sounding utterances. Now I'm wondering- are the lesser words that can also be uttered in anger curse words as well?

Ex: "Darn it". "Crud". "Crap". The replacement words treated in the place of swearing. They sound more pleasing to the ear... but to God?

Is it all in how the word is used?
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It's all about the Heart condition.

Blessings
 
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keshka

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syborg said:
Could you imagine Jesus saying OH F**K when he hit his thumb with a hammer?

No . neither can I?
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Because the English language as we know it had yet to be invented?

Besides, I bet Jesus was an ace carpenter, who would never have hit his own thumb!

Seriously now:

It's not the words we say that matter, it's the feelings they convey. I mean, I could stub my toe on a table and say all sorts of kid-friendly substitute swear words, such as 'darn', 'flip' or 'grrr!' But the feeling behind the outburst would be unchanged.

So long as people refrain from swearing in front of kids, I don't see the harm. After all, it's better to show our feelings than to keep them bottled up.
 
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Honestly, its disappointing seeing many people including christians living on a thin straight line that separates right from wrong. Trying hard to justify everything they see so that they can do them, I wonder why. Life is more than just about right and wrong, it is also about making the correct principals in your life that will guide you in being a true ambassador of the Kingdom of God. Stop trying hard to do anything as long as it is not wrong but do things that are will build you up. God bless
 
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Be_Evergreen said:
I used to think that a swear was any of those 13-and-more, harsh-sounding utterances. Now I'm wondering- are the lesser words that can also be uttered in anger curse words as well?

Ex: "Darn it". "Crud". "Crap". The replacement words treated in the place of swearing. They sound more pleasing to the ear... but to God?

Is it all in how the word is used?
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I don’t think the examples you use are swear words.
 
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