Swearing
- 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.
- 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.