This Is Why We Get a Bad Rap!!

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Michlow

Ummm...to be fair, I didn't mention the UPC or standards' keeping churches in my post at all. And I certainly didn't say that nothing is sin. I simply said that words in and of themselves aren't necessarily sin, but it is all about how they are used.

The following words are not swear words, but I doubt you would disagree that they can be used sinfully:

fat, stupid, ugly, moron, idiot, imbecile, cow, loser, retarded....etc...

What I can't figure out is when it is possible to use certain obscenities in a manner in which they are inoffensive.

The words you offered, I agree they are mostly offensive. We don't allow our children to use stupid, loser, retarded, etc., and I can't think of very many times when we would allow them to use the other words you listed, either.

I will agree that the words in and of themselves don't possess an inherent sinful nature. LOL!!!! That would be in the mouth of the speaker. (or not) Personally, I don't like to hear or read a lot of curse words either. I find that they get into my brain and tend to vie for verbal use, and so if I want to avoid using curse words, I need to protect my eyes and ears from them as well.

What's down in the well comes up in the bucket and all that. At the same time, I know that curse words are just part of some folks' culture, it's just how they talk. So I don't necessarily judge the state of a person's heart or their motives based on what language they use. Or, at least, I try NOT to be exceedingly judgmental. I am offended by obscene language in my presence, and so it's a bit of a balancing act. I wouldn't hesitate to ask someone not to use a word in front of me, or especially in front of my children.

[Michlow]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

What I can't figure out is when it is possible to use certain obscenities in a manner in which they are inoffensive.

When you stub a toe?

I don't have children, and I don't hang around many conservative Christians.

I am the office manager of several companies, all in the construction field.

And my dogs don't care.

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[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by Michlow

When you stub a toe?

I don't have children, and I don't hang around many conservative Christians.

I am the office manager of several companies, all in the construction field.

And my dogs don't care.

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LOL!!!! Okay, surprisingly, I'm going to agree with you on this finer point. Although I do believe we should try to keep our mouths clean for the sake of our own consciences, it is true that much of what is offensive is determined by who is in the room. (Same with modesty--obviously God isn't offended by nudity, in and of itself.)

I do believe that taking God's name in vain is disrespectful to Him, and since He can always hear, then I don't suppose there's ever a "safe" time for that.

[Michlow]

Originally Posted by MissBrattified

LOL!!!! Okay, surprisingly, I'm going to agree with you on this finer point. Although I do believe we should try to keep our mouths clean for the sake of our own consciences, it is true that much of what is offensive is determined by who is in the room. (Same with modesty--obviously God isn't offended by nudity, in and of itself.)

I do believe that taking God's name in vain is disrespectful to Him, and since He can always hear, then I don't suppose there's ever a "safe" time for that.

Yay! Agreement! It's been a long time since I've had that with anyone (Timmy naturally excluded! LOL)

We agree on both points. I do have a few friends that are more conservative than I, (they live far away), and I am careful of what I say when we talk on the phone, because I know they don't like certain words...or topics of conversation for that matter.