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Revision as of 19:47, 13 August 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
- Stephen Matthews, "The healing powers of swearing! Shouting expletives mends a broken heart by diluting the intensity of emotional pain", Daily Mail, 2 Jun 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.