Why do people say "Oh my God" or "Jesus Christ" when they're mad or being sexual with their partner?
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Not all people do that, but mostly people in our culture.  They do it not consciously, but rather because words like these and other curse words have strong meaning in our culture.  In a moment of extreme feeling, like passion or anger, people blurt out those words which they will feel best convey their feelings at the time.  Since language is a poor substitute for real feeling, they say those words which have the strongest meaning.  Even atheists will say "oh my god," not out of any belief, but because they too are a part of modern western culture in which words such as these have traditionally been invested with power.\nAs for schneb's assertion that people curse names with power, he is on to something, but not what he thinks.  In our culture these words have power, or used to.  If you went to india you would typically not find people cursing in jesus' name.  People from other religous traditions and cultural backgrounds will say the words which in their traditions have been associated with strong emotion.  Hope this helps!
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I personally dont get offended by them because they were always my second language.  I do however think they can make a person sound extremely unintelligent when they use them simply for shock value.  I think that as we mature though, it does seem to make you cringe when people curse with every other word out of their mouth.  I can have a pretty dirty mouth when I get angry, or when I smash my thumb with a hammer or something- but in everyday conversation, whats the point?  Is it to sound "cool?"  I remember I used to do it for that reason when I was like 8, but when the thrill wore off- it just seemed like those words really didnt have any real purpose for being in my sentances, but I didnt get offended by them- more like turned off I guess.\n\nIf I meet someone and we are just having a conversation, and profanity takes up most of their conversation, I just think they are ignorant for the most part.  I am used to it though, so sometimes the profanity seems more natural in certain situations.\n\nTaking Gods name in vain though, I think that is absolutely offensive because it is against the religious beliefs of many, whether you understand it or not- it does offend a lot of people.\n\nby the way, tranced- you didnt offend me either,you just gave me a bad impression of you. Your comments are ignorant because the truth is, if everyone believed in Jesus there wouldnt be any arguments, so the world wouldnt be so messed up. Like it or not its true, because if everyone believed in something moral - no matter what it is- we would all agree on that morality.  So, to show you the ignorance in your statement- it is ridiculous to blame Christians for the worlds troubles when the worlds troubles are rooted in things that go AGAINST Christian belief!\n\nSometimes a little reason- goes a long way, no matter what your beliefs are.
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Exclaiming something like “Jesus Christ! Get the hell out of my way!” while driving on a highway has nothing whatsoever to do with the admonishment in the Bible about taking God’s name in vain. First of all, the name of God was lost many centuries ago because of the prohibition against speaking it aloud and writing it down. We know many substitutes for it today, but do not know the actual name. Even if we did know the name today, using it as a word of profanity still would not be the admonishment in question. What the Bible does caution against is, after learning the name, not calling upon that name in everything you say or do. That would be taking the name in vain (or for nothing).
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Yeah, there is a scripture that says something like "I am a jealous God" (not exact quote) and I have no idea what exactly it was referring to, but it was not our supreme being saying he was jealous.  Geez Louise!  Whomever wrote that surely wasn't quoting God.  God is all love and I would imagine in a constant state of bliss.  Can you really imagine him being angry or jealous.   I don't care what Sunday School teaches, that's just silly!
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i know! my bf does it too. but he always says in a funny voice after i get mad " i love you" it is soooo cute and silly. he is always joking around about something with me. i dont really know why they do that but i think it is just that when he gets comfortable, he likes to play around more. like mine is always tickling me. he knows every spot. there are just a few he isnt allowed to get. yet. i get mad too. its just a guys nature to do that i think. but i can always ask too. he says that its just because they love us that they do it. they dont really mean to hurt us. at least he doesnt. but i think that is really it.
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When you love somebody, do you not enjoy talking about how wonderful they are and praising them to other people?  And isn't that a pleasure?  Now imagine if the object of your love were perfect, how much greater your pleasure in praising that object would be.  God invites you to praise and worship Him in order to make you happy- to enjoy Him and enjoy your relationship with Him.  It's not like He's a vain idiot who needs to fish for admiration and flattery all the time.  He doesn't need any of that.  He doesn't ask you to do it for His sake, but for your own.
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The bible says something like if you.. lust in your heart ..then Yes it is Adulty. In daily life adultry is when there is a sexual act committed not just thoughts.  So in Gods eyes yes and in worlds eyes no. It may of just been a fun day or way to rebell and he needed a crazy moment to vent.. I sure don't think you should let it destroy a relationship..if it really bothers you tell him... and if he really cares for you he will not do that anymore...If he continues well you for sure got a problem..
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According to the Christian religion it is wrong. Jesus said specifically not to say any bad words without a qualification that being in the bedroom is ok. Now, we have a free will but He said not to do it.
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Because of the abuse that religious elitists have done, people have a gag reflex about tongues.  Some have made it to be a sign of superiority, and that those that do not speak in tongues are inferior.  \n\nThat is abusive and people should not tolarate it.\n\nHowever, lets not pretend that every knee-jerk reaction is justified.
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It's the "seperation of Church and State" thing. However, I do not agree with them. That has been with us since the beginning and I don't think it hurts anyone to say it. People have a choice whether to recite the words and if they don't like it, they don't have to save. Some of these folks don't want God anywhere in their lives and that's their choice but I think they go too far sometimes. It's bad enough that so many have lost God in this country but it is their constitutional right to object. God bless. =)
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I am a Christian and my husband and I enjoy doing whatever we can to please each other, oral included. God intended for that stuff to be fun and exciting within the boundries of marriage so why not indulge? It's funny how people think Christians are prudes! So not true! Now we don't watch porns or anything stupid like that. We get our jollies from the joy of each other's company. Just the way God intended!
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As a faith believing Christian, not a religious Christian, I seldom use this phrase, as I find it to be rhetoric and rude.  Some people do not want to be prayed for and especially if they are not of the same beliefs that I am of.  Example:  I went to the dr. yesterday.  Lady with 9 broken fingers came in.  I said, car accident? She said, no husband.  I cried.  I've been there.  She wanted to lie down and I told her I had been in many times and they did not mind if you laid on this particular spot in the waiting room.  She thanked me and I helped her lie down.  I had tears still.  I asked her if she would like me to just sit and hold her and she said that would be nice and we visited.  I then said, I was a Christian and would she be offended if I prayed for her in her healing.  She said no, she would appreciate it.  I leaned down and whispered a prayer in her ear.  And I never even ask her name, so now I pray for broken fingers every time she crosses my mind.
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This may be a little off in terms of funny but it is funny/odd. We all have heard the "f" word before & know that the term "f... you" is commonly used as a deragatory term, right? Do you, however, know what it means or where it comes from?\n\nWell, in the past, when people would go to confession, the phrase, "For Unsanctioned Carnal Knowledge" was written into the book where you would list your sins. That phrase means for knowledge of another outside the bonds of marriage, of course. Over time, the phrase was shortened to the word that some people hurl at each other in nasty ways today. Just think, you are mad at someone & cuss at them when, in reality, you are wishing them a VERY good time!\n\nThought you all might find it comical...I know WAY too many odd tidbits of information!
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My guess is that the saying evolved from the expression "Holy Lord!" or "Holy God!".  Over time, language has become more coarse and somebody felt like tossing in the ol' S-word instead of "God" and it stuck.
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Using the Lord's name in vain is a seperate issue from using foul-language generally.  There is nothing remotely related to G*d when you say f* off, but if you were to say "I wish to G*d you would f* off," then you are both using foul language AND using G*d's name in vain.  Empty pleas to G*d for shallow reasons are what we are talking about.  G*d is too busy to care about your squabble.\n\nOn to your answer.  Anger is a sin.  The words you choose may communicate that anger more clearly, but the emotion is the sin - not the language that expresses it.  \n\nI can't imagine any interpretation of scripture that prohibits casual foul language, so long as it isn't hurtful.
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I am not sure how it became offensive. but one theory of its connotation and origin is that it stands for "fornication under consent of king" so basically back in the days of serious monarchs. the king would approve certain peoples sex. basically giving them blessing to do such an act. most cases both parties weren't exactly willing so the king was basically approving rape. but it was for some purpose that I can't remember.
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religion doesnt belong in the bedroom.\n\nunless its OH MY GOD OH MY GOD