Re: jesus/christians swearing

["Allie Moss" <alliemoss at hotmail_com>]

>i think context is important when it comes to swearing.  if jesus used "the
>harshest" words (shit, etc.) in communicating his disgust with hypocrites,
>then that's what i'd call righteous rage.  but i seriously doubt he said
>anything like "we gotta get the fuck across the dead sea" or "my ass can
>walk on water".  in other words, swearing should not be a part of ordinary
>conversation or communication.  it doesn't represent the teachings of jesus
>or what the christian life should be about.  there ARE bad words and anyone
>who professes faith should accept the fact that although we'll screw up,
>we're still held to a higher standard by God and (hopefully) ourselves.
>

lol.  that made my morning.
Allie

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