Christians, is swearing a sin?
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What do you mean by swearing? Are you talking about bad words like the F-Bomb and S-Bomb? Or are you talking about taken the lords name in vain. \n\nUsing the F-bomb and other word like it, the bible does not say you should not use that word per say but it does say "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Ephesians 4:29\n\nAs for using the LORD name in vain then Just read the ten commandments. \n\nk1
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No it isn't. Otherwise it would be a sin for people to curl their hair, or perm it, or straighten it, etc. etc. \n\nWhat is a sin is someone who is telling you that it's a sin for Christians to get extentions because they are lying to you.
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Yes, but most curses come from God, the curse of sin etc. because of disobedience.Accept God's gift of Jesus Christ and that will free you from most curses. Any others have to be dealt with trough spiritual warfare, that means coming against Satan's attacks in the name of Jesus Christ.
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Yes, the Bible says to NOT let any corruptable word to come out of your mouth.\nProverbs 15:26 says that God delights in pure words.\nProverbs 15:28 says \nThe godly think before speaking\nProverbs 10:32 says\nThe godly speak words that are helpful, but the wicked speak only what is corrupt. \nThe whole book of Proverbs and other books like the Epistles talk about what we says with our words and what comes out of our mouth.\nTry reading James 3 about controlling the tongue. Make that a confession for you, Oh and one of the Ten Commandments is not to use the Lord God's name in vain. (That use to be a habit with me but I rarely do it anymore), and if I accidently do it, I repent.\nDid that help?
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Great question...I'm stealing it for debate class. Also, what if it is someone who does not acknowledge the bible (any other religon) do they need to swear on their own text?
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Might wanna try growing up. Show me anywhere in the bible where it says that SH*T is a bad word. It says don't curse. To damn something is to curse it. People think that some guy invents a word and because it is vulger TO THEIR STANDARDS that it must be a sin. \n\nDude, if you think that F**K and SH*T and CO*K and PU$$Y are sins, go to college and getr educated and if you've already been to college try going to one that isn't walking hand in hand with the lord.
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Because bad language is not considered proper.  Would you swear when talking to your parents, teachers, or at work to you boss or customers?
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i never swore to my parents. i never will swear to my parents. swearing is a bad habit and i'm glad i don't do it anymore.
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Profanity origniated out of religious obserance of words that were either considered blasphemy or abusive to either God or his followers. Most words are considered profane because of their abusive, or offensive nature.  Talking about hell, or damnation was considered abusive because it brought to light unplesant aspects of the afterlife.   This also applies to blasphemy or taking the Lord's name in vain, it is considered offensive by religous followers because it is a direct insulting use of their creator's name. Also sexual terms and phrases are often considered vular or taken out of context to produce an offense. Ah, who cares...here goes...I'll try to be polite...\nIt is usually their connotation that makes them profane:  \n"Taking a sh*t" is considered a vular expression because of it's content.  \n"Fu*k you" is also considered vulgar because the word "F*ck" implies sex because of it's origins and it's a no no to talk about sex in our Puritian society...Let alone use sex as an offensive remark.\nA$$hole is considered a rude word because, honestly who wants to be associated with being an anus?\nC*nt is a very taboo word because of it's vulgar reference to female genitalia, and feminist movement sees vulgar references as a means to demean and demoralize. Which is probably a very accurate ideal.\nD*ckhead also is a demeaning word.\nWell okay that's all I can think of..well actually I can think of a lot more, but I'll probably already be reported for this anyways...\nHave A Nice Day...
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First, I think you should have a definition of blasphemy...\nblas·phe·my    ( P )  Pronunciation Key  (blsf-m)\nn. pl. blas·phe·mies \n\nA contemptuous or profane act, utterance, or writing concerning God or a sacred entity. \nThe act of claiming for oneself the attributes and rights of God. \nAn irreverent or impious act, attitude, or utterance in regard to something considered inviolable or sacrosanct. \n------------------------------------------------------------\nTo blaspheme the Holy Spirit is to mock Him or make fun of Him or it can also be taking credit for something He has done.  That is why Jesus was accused of blasphemy when He called Himself the Son of God.  People of His time thought that He was being disrespectful and elevating Himself to a place that, in their minds, He did not belong.\n\nI'm a little confused, why would you be called before Satan?  We are given free will by God and this includes freedom of speech, but when dealing with the devil, it is best to pray and allow the Holy Spirit to speak through you for the best outcome in that situation, but the Bible doesn't say that we have to do this.  Please post more info, or e-mail me.  I am very interested in what you are asking. pwacheri777@sbcglobal.net\n\nOf the above answers, I only agree with peacetol_packin_preacher's 100%.  Some of the others are partially correct, but not completely accurate.  This is why I gave you the dictionary deffinition of blasphemy.
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I think political correctness must have a limit. If you are gay and Christian, then you must admit that engaging in such acts are sins.\n\nThere is no middle ground, no 'practising gay' should say Christianity allows homosexual acts.\n\nBeing gay is your right, but Christianity (The Bible) has a right of it's own to condemn such acts, as contrary to their teachings and that of God's.
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No.  Doing or saying anything that is insulting to another person's religion is a line that should not be crossed. I think the words "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" are very appropriate here.
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I'm a Christian, and I totally agree with you. When Christians treat people rudely, they are not being like Christ. Christ said to love others as we love ourselves. I'm sorry that you have been treated poorly by Christians.
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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 we are nation walking father and father from Jesus.to me growing up could swear with the best of them, even to my parents. but one day invited Jesus into my life and with in 3 months was not swearing. this was not a conscience decision. could not believe that this happened to me was astonished. then years later read Isaiah chapter 6 which described me change blew my mind. (still does) that Christ cleaned my speech by just a single touch of Him.
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God gave us a gift of choice - do the right thing or do the wrong thing, it's up to us to decide.  I don't think people say it is okay to sin, they just do it cuz they made the wrong choice.  Repenting is for the catholic religion, I am not catholic so I don't repent, I do ask for forgiveness (I guess that is a form of repenting) anyways - people will do what they want to do and how they want to do it - that is our God given choice.
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Blasphemy is not a crime.  It is some silliness made up by the humans who wrote the various versions of the bible.  It serves the purpose of controlling people via guilt and fear.