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* [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/ex/20.7#p6 Exodus 20:7] | * [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/ex/20.7#p6 Exodus 20:7] | ||
:Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. | :Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. | ||
* [https://www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/matt/5.33-37?lang=eng#p32 Matthew 5:33-37] | |||
:Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: | |||
:But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne | |||
* Rachel Hosie, [http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/swearing-stronger-more-stamina-strength-study-swear-words-university-keele-a7718981.html "Swearing Makes You Stronger and Increases Stamina, Study Finds"], Independent, 5 May 2017 | * Rachel Hosie, [http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/swearing-stronger-more-stamina-strength-study-swear-words-university-keele-a7718981.html "Swearing Makes You Stronger and Increases Stamina, Study Finds"], Independent, 5 May 2017 | ||
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* Cursing: Calling down damnation or some other misfortune. | * Cursing: Calling down damnation or some other misfortune. | ||
* Using Taboo Words: Various magic buzz words that are considered bad for other reasons. | * Using Taboo Words: Various magic buzz words that are considered bad for other reasons. | ||
Scriptural injunctions against swearing oaths exist, as well as injunctions against taking the name of the Lord in vain. | |||
== Cross-References == | == Cross-References == | ||
* [[The 10 Commandments]] | * [[The 10 Commandments]] | ||
Revision as of 04:58, 9 May 2017
- Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.
- Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:
- But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God’s throne
- Rachel Hosie, "Swearing Makes You Stronger and Increases Stamina, Study Finds", Independent, 5 May 2017
Notes
The term "swearing" is currently used to cover a broad swath of objectionable speech. Here are some categories:
- Swearing Oaths: Tying the truth of one statement to some item or concept of respect.
- Taking a Name in Vain: Using a name of some respected figure for some reason other than to actually refer to the person in any articulate fashion.
- Cursing: Calling down damnation or some other misfortune.
- Using Taboo Words: Various magic buzz words that are considered bad for other reasons.
Scriptural injunctions against swearing oaths exist, as well as injunctions against taking the name of the Lord in vain.