Is swearing/cussing okay?

[SneakitySneak]

You should do your best to not swear at all. Cause the more you say it the more natural it will be. Then next thing you know your saying it without thinking.

[FaithChild]

Nope

[jul7246]

Psalm 19:14] "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer."[/B]

would you be able to swear in front of the throne of God? I wouldn't. . .

[Godisgr8r]

I don't think we should use any foul language if we are christians.

[christian78]

You should do your best to not swear at all. Cause the more you say it the more natural it will be. Then next thing you know your saying it without thinking.

Wise Word SneakitySneak.I think I may have a little problem but I am around friends who curse and make it a lot harder.It's like smoking when you start it's hard to stop.I voted for the first option.

[AvgJoe]

Shouldn't swear at all.

Ephesians 4:29(AMP)
Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word nor unwholesome or worthless talk [ever] come out of your mouth, but only such [speech] as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace (God's favor) to those who hear it.

[Brooke4Jesus]

Ephesians 4:29 says "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.

[Juliet13]

You should do your best to not swear at all. Cause the more you say it the more natural it will be. Then next thing you know your saying it without thinking.
I think its fine to swear/cuss without thinking...i do it all the time.

[MidnightCandel777]

Our first job as Christians is to reach a lost world. If you you are trying to teach someone about Christ, the first words through their minds are "man, they cuss and call themselves Christians? Forget this, all christians are hypocrates"

Your mouth is what people are going to be able to judge you by. And it is that which is our greatest tool.

[fifi]

no it is not okay the bible says for every word that comes out of my mouth to be edifing to him. we have to we have to be like God in everything we do and say.:amen:

[GodisGreat79]

No Cussing is not Ok....

[GolfingMom]

With all the millions of expressive words in the human vocabulary (pick a language) - why do we revert to the most ignorant and offensive?

Find a new way to say what you have to say!
Couldn't agree more!

[Lake]

I hardly ever swear and I'm honestly sure it's because of my workplace,my family,friends. I at one time did.

[2LivIsChrist]

What come out of our mouth is in our hearts.

[Oblivious]

I believe it's wrong, as stated in the Bible...

[heffalump_hunter]

If I cause a brother or neighbour to slip up because of my actions whether they be lawful or not, would this not displease our father?

[Juliet13]

Does anyone agree with me dat cussing/swearing is ok???

[Keroloss]

u should never swear!!

[littlecoda]

no. but I slip.:blush:

[daughterofzion]

swear no...

cuss... i think it can depend... try to respect others, but i think for the most they are just words.

[Followers4christ]

No one should ever cuss or swear.God Bless you All

Ephesians 4:29" 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.

Colossians 3:8"But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips

Proverbs 10:18"He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

[faith guardian]

No one should ever cuss or swear.God Bless you All

Ephesians 4:29" 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.

Colossians 3:8"But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips

Proverbs 10:18"He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
Would this forbid using strong words if that is appropriate? I must admit I would use... Less nice words if I were to - say, fall down some long stairs. I would not say "ooops"...

[Followers4christ]

Would this forbid using strong words if that is appropriate? I must admit I would use... Less nice words if I were to - say, fall down some long stairs. I would not say "ooops"...

Yes that would also forbid "using strong words".When I get hurt sometimes I also slip.But we have to pick ourselves back up and try harder to not slip the next time around.God Bless

[Followers4christ]

Also I might add.That it seems pretty natural doesn't it when we get hurt physically or mentally to curse to relieve the pain but as Christians we are told to rid ourselves of our earthly passions and desires.We are told to renew our minds to do what God told us and seperate us from this world.God Bless


Roman 12:2 "Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will

[LavenderMoon]

no

[jbran555]

NEVER EVER EVER EVER take the Lord's name in vain but, swearing might be ok. I'm, not sure. But where in the bible does it say swear words are a sin? And I think that it doesn't matter what you say it is what you mean. But it depends on the situation. If no one is offended then I think it is ok.

[BohemianMare]

Honestly, I have quite a potty mouth at times, but I never take the Lord's name in vain, unless "Oh my God" counts, then I need to work on that one. But when it comes down to everything, I turn to the Big Ten, being the ten commandments. They say "Do not take thy Lord's name in vain" but there's no mention of other profanity. Though reading this thread it seems like there are some Biblical passages that state otherwise.

If I'm around people who don't believe in swearing, at a religious event, or in front of clergy I can barely say "Hell" without embarassment, but other times I cut loose when I'm with the type of people who pepper their speech with swearing.

[UtopiasNemo]

I think its sad that more people are offended by the "f-bomb" than by someone taking the Lord's name in vain. My general rule is not to offend anyone, so I don't cuss.

Also, I think not cussing has more to do with self-control. It shows you have tact and discernment as an ambassador for Christ. And I don't mean just saying "dang!" and "crap!" instead of other words, I mean not using such outbursts at all.

I would, however, use cussing if it were to add some sort of dimension to a poem or other piece of writing, and am definetly not offended when I see such.

[HisLilyWhitePrincess]

We are christians and are supposed to be examples so I would say that we shouldn't swear. Won't say I'm perfect on it by any means, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't strive to be better and what God created us to be.

[justnw3]

Personally, i believe that any sort of swearing, possibly even saying "crap" if u use it as a substitute for the "s" word.
And as for your walk with God, if you arent sure if something is a sin or not...why take the chance!?!? Therefore, i refrain from cussing no matter what the situation is.

--Justin--

[Dracil]

What about "argh" or "ugh" as a substitute?

What about body speech, like wincing?

What about when someone says "What the ..." without filling in the 3rd word?

[justnw3]

Good question...
the Argh and ugh would be more like anger...so im not sure about that...
as for the "What The _______" i would think that that is pushing it a little tooo far if ya know what i mean...
Im not real sure about the body speech.. ur full of good questions; however, im just not full of good answers :(

Love IN Christ,
-Justin-

[Babiie_deE]

no.. which is my reason 4 trying 2 stop...
the same mouth used 2 curse man cannot b used 2 glorify God

[handmaiden97]

it happens but really swearing is rude and offensive to many people and we are intelligetn enough to use clean descriptive words to get our point across. Funny story though, my older brother a strong believer in the Lord a man of strong moral character, was confronting me on an issue in my life and used a cuss word. It shocked me, a week later I finally mentioned I had never heard him use that word before, and really felt it was inaproproriate. He apologized and told me as soon as he said it he regreted it, but knew the shock of hearing it would imprint the rest of our conversation on my mind...he was right I have never forgotton the good and hard lessons I learned that day.....so is it ever appropriate, probably not but sometimes it does help get a point across

I heard a guy ask a kid once after the kid let out a string of 4our letter words...."is that the most intelligent thing you can think to say?"

[ChavaK]

I don't swear, but I don't mind an occasional cuss word if it is mild (no "f" or "s" words) and appropriate-
to vent frustration or as a startled reflex. I don't like
gratuitous swearing...
:wave:
chava

[YellowSapphire]

I hate the way curse words sound. I have taken the Lord's name in vain, however. The word Jesus just seems to flow from my lips.

[californiadreamin]

Not swear at all

[marshallII]

no it's not okay. my parents don't swear and neither do i.

[godisgr8]

I personally think you should never swear.

[ChrisCountryGirl]

No, swearing/cussing is NEVER okay. However, I'm working on it myself to break the habit of swearing/cussing. It's offensive & rude and sets a poor example to children around you

[Crystal~Rose]

I hate swearing yet find myself slipping up quite a bit...still a work in progress, I am;)

[DUSTINtheCHRISTIAN]

No you should not swear at all. It is a sin.

[CavFan]

I don't think it's right to swear, but I do find myself saying "Darn, Dang, and Crap".

[LivinOnaPrayer]

yea its a sin cause well it doesent help keep you close to jesus

[chadders]

Swaring is a sin. It upsets other people, causes yourself to be emotionally unsteady and is against the word of the bible (atleast the saying gods name in vein bit). No one has an excuse... there are plenty of other words out there that are much better than swaring.

[SecretSanta]

hylo

[Philippines4Christ]

I am guessing the people who say its alright to take the Lord's name in vain and swear do not know Christ?:preach:

[faith guardian]

I am guessing the people who say its alright to take the Lord's name in vain and swear do not know Christ?:preach:
Define swearing first, and I will tell you wether it is wrong or not.

[Doradmer]

What about "argh" or "ugh" as a substitute?

What about body speech, like wincing?

What about when someone says "What the ..." without filling in the 3rd word?

Are substitues ok?? I mean we are told if we think about the woman we commit adultry, if we think about swearing and use a substitue is it still the same as saying it.

All said I swear entirelly too much and am having trouble stopping. Bad habits die hard.:sigh:

[plum]

i've gotten worse in the past few years. too bad too...

[Pogue]

I have no problem with it, although I don't tend to swear myself. I might get irritated if people use bad language around young children, but that's just me. And imo, taking the Lord's name in vain is more about making an oath on the Bible and then breaking that oath, or something similar, than just saying 'Oh God'.

[Edelweiss4Life]

voted No

[barbaraclarke]

it is the work of the flesh which we work to bring under the Lordship of Christ Jesus

[lyonguard]

No, it is not ok especially when there are so many other words you can use to get your point across. It shows a lack of self control.

[Truffle]

:mad: no!

[heatherq17]

Taking the Lord's name in vain - Never acceptable.

Using sexual swear words - Unacceptable, and embarrassing to anyone who hears / sees.

Using lavatorial swear words - Unnecessary, but I certainly let them slip out on rare occasions when I'm angry, and I'd forgive another person for doing so, provided it wasn't in front of children.
agree:thumbsup:

[Catnip02]

You should not swear at all unless its swearing to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth in a court of law.

[Ruth~]

I said no. It's just rude and unnecessary.

[MissRebecca38]

You shouldnt swear at all..

[shauncar]

No, you should not swear at all.

[VampireLestat]

I think that it is okay but not if you use the lords name in vain... ... ...I also don't think you should just swear because it is considered "cool" Only if you need to... .... ...

[thankful4god]

I personally do not swear because I think it is an act of anger which in turn can become sin.

[gratis]

Well I agree with the coolest GothicChick around - with one variation and comment. If all you can do is swear you sound rather un-educated.

But who would ever take me seriously - I am not wearing any pants!

[Ruby Moon]

cussing is trashy to me.

[madetoworship]

in my opinion, i think that swearing should not be allowed. where does swearing get to anyways? aren't we as christians, supposed to reflect Jesus's abundant love?

[created2praiseyahweh]

No, you should not swear at all.

[brinny]

What's the point? It only appears that one has an atrociously limited vocabulary and no imagination. :P

[Followers4christ]

I think that it is okay but not if you use the lords name in vain... ... ...I also don't think you should just swear because it is considered "cool" Only if you need to... .... ...


you should not swear at all.

Ephesians 4:29" 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.

Colossians 3:8"But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips

Proverbs 10:18"He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

[Steelerbred33]

I try not to swear because it can be habit-forming. I try to have self-control!

[madetoworship]

during my younger age, i swore. but now i turn from it.

[smiledaily]

no

[xladyfayre]

no it is not okay to swear

[Browncoat]

Me, I try not to swear, but I still do. I do NOT however use the Lords name in vain. He directly commanded us not to, and I have respect for that.

-Browncoat

[VampireLestat]

I respect you for saying it in the right words!

(Thats my brother! :D ;);O)

[...butterfly...]

no its not

[gratis]

Browncoat and GothicChick,

You guys are awesome.

:kiss:

[whatfor]

I don't think it is acceptable or required.
I am still trying to break the habit, although I only make the odd slip now.

[zefora]

I sometimes swear and it happens without me thinking about it, usually if I accidentally hurt myself etc... I want to stop though. And I know it's not right. Especially here in Finland one of the popular cussing words is a form of the devil's name... And for me it's like calling him when you swear.. Not right at all. For Christians anyway.

[drifter5]

I do not think it is good for Christians to swear at all. I am struggling with this problem, though, especially when i am cross. I do not take God's name in vain, athough, i may unintentionally - eg by saying "for goodness sake", which i only recently realised was probably wrong to say. I am not proud of my swearing. Please pray that God will help me break this disgusting habit.

[Breezy3]

Taking the Lord's name in vain is a definite no no. Cussing is crude and disrespectful and because of that I believe it is not OK to feel we can cuss freely whenever we like in spite of it not taking the Lord's name in vain. If Jesus was here in the flesh and I would not say it or do it, then it becomes necessary for me not to say or do whatever it is!

[Saint Melania]

You should never swear at all.

James 5:12 "But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath; but let your yes be yes, and your no, no; so that you may not fall under judgment."

[gratis]

You should never swear at all.
That verse is directly referring to swearing oaths...not swearing as we call it today.

To me swearing is taking God's name in vain, and using it in a derogatory way. Cussing is just disrespectful and a lack of vocabulary - just a plain and simple habit!

Unfortunately I mess up quite often and say sh*t.
Does it make me or anyone else less of a person? NO.
Does it make me less spiritual? NO.
It could always be worse.

[josuabrown]

Shouldn't swear at all.

Ephesians 4:29(AMP)
Let no foul or polluting language, nor evil word nor unwholesome or worthless talk [ever] come out of your mouth, but only such [speech] as is good and beneficial to the spiritual progress of others, as is fitting to the need and the occasion, that it may be a blessing and give grace (God's favor) to those who hear it.

You took the words right out of my mouth. Christians are supposed to be like Christ. You don't see Christ cussing!

[BlessedMommy05]

In all reality, no one should swear but I will be honest, I do swear and I know I shouldnt. So I am working on that and I pray God will shut my mouth when I want to and help me to..

BlessedMommy05

[xMMKayx3]

i slip up when i'm angry.
my answer: not sure.

[Skylight]

For me swearing is not acceptable at all. It doesn't make you look preety on the inside. Every once in awhile one will pop out of my mouth. This is something I am trying to stop completely.

[PhantomTorment]

I don't know how wrong it actually is, but I don't do it myself.

[krys4ever]

one should never swear at all. It is unclean and unholy in the sight of God. Swearing in God's name is a definite no-no.

[chucknorrisrules]

I think swearing is alright when its used as a release for anger, like if you stub your toe, but when people use it in everyday conversations, then tis a bit too far.

[JPPT1974]

No not at all though I admit
I have done more than my share of it!:sorry: :blush:
There I let the cat out of the bag!

[Ghazz]

I think its just fine as long as you don't do it to much, like This (http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/200441/product_review_of_the_infocus_in76.html)

[ad0maiorem0dei0gloriam]

Taking the Lord's name in vain is never okay and I believe that swearing is also wrong. There are two main reasons I believe it's wrong: firstly, it can be a bad example to non-Christians we hang around with. We should be doing our utmost to show them the difference Jesus makes in our lives and by swearing we are conforming to the world. Swearing, to many, is also very offensive and we should try our hardest not to offend others on matters such as these or on those of 'Christian liberty'. Even if we don't think it's wrong in itself we should err on the side of caution and try not to offend our brethren. All IMHO of course. Have a great day/night/whatever!

[eugeneandbobo]

there not called curse words for no reason...think about it...

[CandyL]

No, we should always be watching what we say.

[FearNot7]

Well I don't know if anyone posted these, but here's some verses that are against cursing and swearing.

Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
--- Ephesians 4:29

For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
--- 1 Peter 3:10

Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God. Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?
Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.

--- James 3:9-12


If you can't understand it, look it up in the NIV or something. That's the King James Version.

[nickelodeon77]

No, you should not swear at all.

[~SoLongSelf~]

I do not think cussing or swearing is ok. Although I am human and I have gotten upset and said things I shouldn't have before:blush: :prayer:

[jsimms615]

My only comment to this question is to read Ephesians 4:29.
"Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, that it may give grace to those who hear."

[JohnnyforJesus]

I'm not perfect I know we all have slip-ups but I believe we should strive and let the Holy Ghost of God really work on us, we are not suppose to look like the World, we're suppose to be separate, if people see us cussing we're gonna look just like the World, my opinion, no! Bible says Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God... it also says in Ephesians 4:29 Let not corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. corrupt here means worthless, rotten.... then right after that verse it says "..Grieve not the Holy Spirit of God.." God bless yall

[FluffyBadger]

slip once awhile. God gets it.

[Gyorg]

I cannot see swearing as practical; according to Colossians 3:8 (KJV), "Col 3:8 But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth."

The latter part of the verse is the highlight. In respect to "filthy communication," as to what it specifically is, I'd say is cultural.

[LoveAlways]

Sure

[Latreia]

What is it when you rant and shout in anger, but with absolutely no cuss word or obscene or vulgar language?

[colormebeautiful]

I think swearing is ok somtimes... Never to be used offensively, i.e., "**** you, that ****". But sometimes you need a really strong word. I swear sometimes in my therapy. Not abundantly, but sometimes it's necessary.

[Godsgirl_4ever]

No, you should not swear at all

[SomethingWithNumbers]

I don't like to swear... and i mainly only swear if i hurt myself or something really bad has happened.

[4Everloved]

Swearing is never right under any circumstances.:preach:

[honeysucklerose]

Heck yeah! Well, all except for the lord's name.

[PhantomTorment]

Regardless of it being right or wrong...ladies, I can honestly say it makes you look a whole lot less attractive when you do :P

[TheShiningPath]

Yes. I Swear all the time without remorse for doing so. I use it expressionally for the most part. As for the lords name in vain...I use this one sometimes but not to somebody whom would be offended by it. I believe swearing is only bad if used maliciously and offensively.

[united4Peace]

Anything but take the lords name in vain...

Now that doesnt mean I go around swearing in Public places :eek:

Usually when I swear it's at home and when Im greatly ticked....(its the f word that Im famous for).
Lords name in vain I dont care for (unless Im talking to God) though I am guilty of using it :sorry:

[lin1235]

Swearing is not OK, but I'm sometimes weak.

[charvel]

I 'm not a swearer nor do I enjoy people that are. I especially dislike parents that swear in front of their kids or anyones kids.Needs to be looked at.

[Lake]

Just today I slipped. Sinner that I am.

[honeysucklerose]

I 'm not a swearer nor do I enjoy people that are. I especially dislike parents that swear in front of their kids or anyones kids.Needs to be looked at.

Or play music with the swears in them.

[TCat]

No we should not swear, but sometimes I slip too. Thank God for His mercy and grace.

[humblet]

This topic seems to be popping up all over the place for me lately...and no, I don't think that it is *ever* proper, acceptable, or whatever. If you compromise in order to gain credibility with unbelievers, then look what you've done: compromised. And what is that likely to say to the unveliever? That your faith must not be as meaningful as you claim it is, because a Christian wouldn't talk like that...

"To fear the LORD is to hate evil;
I hate pride and arrogance,
evil behavior and perverse speech."--Proverbs 8:13

[Gyorg]

Just today I slipped. Sinner that I am.
Mat 15:18But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.

Sorry guy; but according to this verse, your slip was the showing of your spiritual condition before the 'inappropriate' word.

[hazeleyes80]

I don't believe that people should cuss/swear. Unfortunately though, I ended up being a product of my cuss-laden environment. I am trying very hard to stop cussing, but when I'm really ticked off, they tend to come flying out of my mouth. Right now, I'm really more focused on stopping my own swearing than worrying about if anyone else does.

[Lithium Hobo]

Certainly there are situations where cursing is impolite and crude, but in casual conversation with friends, let 'em roll.

[micbmac]

I think we all have felt like swearing, but I don't do it anymore. We as Christians should glorify God through our actions. If we walk around using foul language we are not glorifying God are we?

[TurtleTamer]

I think it's dependent on situation. If you are in a situation where someone may take offense or other negative impacts may be caused, it's a sin.

[marshallII]

I don't like people to swear.

[fuzzymel]

I try not too but it does slip out everynow and then.

[FearNot7]

I stopped swearing and stuff because of my fear of God. Something bad would ALWAYS happen every time I'd say a bad word.

One example would be: I was on the phone with a "friend", and she told me to (jokingly) call my sister a B**** over and over again. I told her I didn't want to do that because something bad was going to happen if I did. But she told me to do it anyway, so I did.

Then next day... my principal called and told me I couldn't come back to school next year. I got kicked out. (Not because of what I said though).

That's just one of the many examples. I don't use bad language at all anymore.

[4EverBlessed]

I said no, you shouldn't swear or curse at all. The tongue must be tamed!

[sportadic22]

people should not swear.... i admit i do sometimes... i am currently trying to find other words i can use...
its harder than it seems

[idest]

Somewhere between the first two vote.

Truthfully, I swear too much. Its not that I want to swear, I swear (pun intended!). What I dislike most about my swearing is that on a daily basis I will say something like "Oh God!" or terribly "God damn it" and I wish I didn't say those things. The very second it leaves my mouth I just wince because I didn't want to swear, especially using the the Lord's name in vain....especially that!

I also use other swear words but its rarely intentional. If anyone knows how to stop swearing please PM me how! <3

As far as swearing and other people go, everyone should be free to say what they want. I won't infringe on the way they use their voice UNLESS it is directed at another person. Let people use the f-word and say b-word all they want, but the second they direct those vulgar words at another person I draw the line. Plus using the Lord's name I don't like that because its disrespectful to Him.

[j7muniz]

Actuall the word cuss word came from the word curse word. see the reason that the bible says to watch what we say is because when we say cuss words we are actuall speaking curse words over others. Being children of God our words have power so we need to learn how to be slow to speak and quick to listen. Whats more we will be held accountable for ever idle word we speak the bibel says.

[Asterisk]

I think it's okay if it's not being directed at people.

[redheadskiangel]

:blush: I don't like people swearing around me I think there are different words to use to express your opinion. I try to not swear but I have to admit... sometimes it slips out :blush: :sigh:

[Lasias]

Ephesians 5:3-6

3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people.
4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a man is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient.

[LeliAne]

Have you ever felt the desire to swear? To lash out with the 'f' or 's' word? Is only taking the Lord's name in vain swearing in you eyes? Is swearing altogether out? What are your thoughts?

Cussing has been a lifetime burden for me..growing up the "f" bomb was dropped all the time by dad. He was horrible to listen to....regretfully this has been one of the hardest things to deal with.

As I get older it has lessened but a rotten word will spring up when I am very annoyed and shocked. I pray all the time for the Lord to sheild my tongue. It is absolutely terrible to hear others curse. And when the Lord's name is used my heart hurts...........:sick:

[Cambo]

Nah dude, vulgar language is bad!

[Melanie91]

i said No, you should not swear at all It's just something I've been taught since birth
now i can't stand it when people swear

[JeCrois]

People of the world swear. As a Christian, why would we want to be classified as worldly people? We shouldn't cuss so we can set ourselves apart.

[ysl_75]

we should not swear at all

[Karen1959]

you should not swear or ever take the Lord's name in vein.

You have to be careful around little ones too because they repeat what they hear!!!

[JeyJack]

you should not swear or ever take the Lord's name in vein.

You have to be careful around little ones too because they repeat what they hear!!!
I agree :cool:

[Taylor43]

God says the tongue is powerful and he tells us to use it to benifit others. I see swearing there are better words to get accross another. I some times at fault say a swear word alone. I find it dirty low class of myself. There are better words to vent to get your point of view. Swearing is not right, no matter what. God created other words to get your voice in.

[darenlesterministries]

The mouth cannot contain both clean and unclean.

'All have sinned and come short of the glory of God', but if you sincerely repent and ask God for forgiveness and pray and ask God to help you to not say unclean things, then He will. If you are prayed up and stayed up, you will not have the desire to cuss or say vile things.

[paxi1334]

Here's what concerns me:

1. Language/vulgarities/etc that profane/blasphemy the Holy

I _would_ say anything else goes, b/c words are words and don't carry evil in them because they happen to be something that some person decided sometime was "crude"

however--

2. We DO need to take seriously how what we say will affect other people. I think that saying things that would cut into someone or affect them in a harmful way (even without specific words) would be a lot more damaging than dropping the F bomb in a vacuum. Of course, taking these seriously is NOT a license to be obscene. I think if you need to express yourself, that's fine, but do it by yourself or with someone who isn't offended...

if that makes sense

[NostalgicGranny]

Completed the poll.

[Christian Soldier]

No!

[Fin1234]

Yes, swearing is just launguage developed by man nothing else; it's not the word but the intent which is bad.
Besides it hurts alot more when someone heckles you with an argument rather than just going f***bfsjk b*******sbhjfhjhbja *sjkdb @~#l d**dhikf bi**bddkjl. Cuase that doesn't ofend me.
I just find it funny when someone is so stupid to do nothing but swear. I often find that swearing can infact add emphasis to a point rather than detract from it.. ..if done tastefully.

[DougLDS]

Never!

[suzybeezy]

I don't think the Lord's name should EVER be taken in vain. I would never let those words pass through my lips - fearing lightening strike. But other words, I always wondered who decided they were "bad". I mean most swear words have a genuine reason for originally existing. How did we twist things into now their swearing? Who decided that? Words are just words, its the intention behind them that counts.

[JPPT1974]

It ain't ok as it hurts you,
As well as others around you
But also it hurts the Lord.:cry:

[Ephesians4]

I chose "anything but the Lord's name in vain." I mean that as an absolute. I think other swearing is more of an issue of being a stumbling block for others. I would like to say that there's a big difference between telling a sexually explicit joke or story (which may not use curse words but could be very, very foul) and even using the f* word. In my opinion (although it likely will stand alone in here), vulgar talk, bigoted talk, hate speech, etc. is FAR worse than using something like the d-word, h-word, a-word, s-word, f-word, etc. I do think that the b-word is actually more destructive than the other words because it is a targeted insult to women and that the n-word is even worse towards the African American population. All in all, it's better not to curse.

[pumanator]

Anytime I think a 4 letter word or say it 95% of the time it's connected with anger or rage...not good. The other 5% is fear...still not good. :doh:

[amybeth105]

Nope, none. And I hear a LOT of people using our Lord's name in vain :(

[kyla2]

Have you ever felt the desire to swear? To lash out with the 'f' or 's' word? Is only taking the Lord's name in vain swearing in you eyes? Is swearing altogether out? What are your thoughts?
happy halloween!!

[DoesAnybodyHearHer]

you should not swear at all

[gal4God]

no way

[T3mpt3d]

Cussing is a bad habit. I try hard not to cus because I don't want my son to pick up my bad habits, but its not easy when stress get's unbearable. Its definitely wrong, because everytime I cus its like I'm cussing in Jesus' ear, because I believe He's listening to everything I say.

[plutoaintaplanet]

Ideally I believe as a Christian we should strive not to swear at all.

[Kirkhaven]

No, not at all.