Do you consider cursing to be immoral? Do you think censorship is good or bad?

Question

Feel free to respond with, "It depends on the situation or something like that." It's OK if you use secular logic or biblical knowledge. (I'd prefer the use of logic since many people are of different faiths, not to mention that the Bible wasn't written in English, so I doubt it mentions cursing.)

For the censorship part of the question, I mean: Do you approve of the censoring of curses on television, etc. I do not mean the ability to yell fire in a crowded building.

Do not say the lords name in vain:

This quote says not to mention God's name in a negative way or in an insignificant way. That means that it is immoral to say, "I hate God," but there is nothing that implies that it is bad to say, "I ate too much, so now have to s*** really badly."

Jaime, you imply that cursing is "corrupt communication." That would make sense if it were already established that cursing were evil (in which case there would be no need for the quote). The whole question is whether or not cursing is "corrupt."

The Bible was written before many English curses existed and it did not mean swearing in the sense that it's used today. Therefore, "swear not" does not apply to my earlier statement about needing to go to the bathroom.

Answer 1

I do not understand why we set aside choice words to be labeled as bad. As far as immoral in the christian sense, you can use any 4 letter word out there and it not be immoral. Its the intent behind the word. If someone says, That is F'ing stupid, nothing really bad there. Same person says, Screw You!!!, that would be more immoral then the "F" word.

We should not let the world decide what words are "Dirty" and what is not. Intent is always the deciding factor. To label different words that mean the same thing, some bad some good, is childish at best.

Answer 2

Actually, I'd say it depends more on a person's beliefs about cursing. I don't have a problem with it, but there are certainly times for it and times when it's inappropriate. And, while I don't really like censorship in any form, I don't have a huge problem with censoring cursing on TV; a lot of people don't want their kids to hear it, which is fine, plus anymore it seems like a smutty-giggle sort of thing when people curse on TV, and TV execs seem to encourage that mentality...

Answer 3

Good question

I consider it to be immoral to use fowl language. I believe that what we feed ourselves spritually and physically, will be what comes out. Just like a sponge, we can't see what the sponge has in it until it's squeezed (tested) If you filled the sponge with kindness, appropriate words or curses and fowl language then that's what will come out in slightest of tests such as smashing your toe or finger.

I remember being young and screaming OWWWW mixed with a bunch of OHH OH OH OOOO OOOO and MOMMA-AHHHH's. Not one curse word, but the appropriate response to pain. As a matter of fact, everyone knew what that sound meant, theatrical or not and cursing wasn't needed to get the message across to any audience. Logically in movies a curse wouldn't be needed there either. Being old now, I still scream out OUCHES and Ohhhs.

Using both logic and biblical knowledge works for me.And yes, the Bible does mention it in Eph 4:29 and Eph 5:4

Also, Matthew 12:34, Matt 15:18 and Proverbs 15:28 are good words to follow

Answer 4

The question isn't do you consider it bad? It's really why curse? Why would you say a word that has a very bad history when all you can do is say nothing?

As for the censorship part: I don't approve of them putting the bad terms in at first, because it is clear enough to tell what they do\say. But I think it's an improvement.

Answer 5

You really have to consider the meanings behind them. Most people curse to express the idea that they are very angry, hurt, or frustrated. These should be signs to the one who curses that there is something wrong internally. It is the source of the anger that we should be concerned with, not the word used.

There are other uses for these words, generally regarded as less offensive but still offensive nonetheless. I personally have no problem with them, but if other people are shocked by them, I refrain from using them. After all, words are used to communicate ideas, and if the way they interpret the word is different from mine, it's best not to use it. So I use those words only around people who use them the same way I do.

Answer 6

Actually, the Bible says "do not take the name of the Lord in vain" - one of the commandments - so yes it does mention cursing. So, it is immoral if you curse using God's name. However, it is also poor manners in society to use profanity.

Censorship is a necessity - for example, it is illegal to yell 'FIRE' in a crowded theater when there is no fire. There have to be limits placed on society or there will be CHAOS.

Answer 7

A word is nothing more than a set of sounds that have a meaning. For example, I used to watch Farscape. Rigel, the Hynerian, has this word 'frell' that he likes to use. It is in every grammatic and contextual way EXACTLY the same word as f**k. But because he says the sounds 'f r e l', it's okay.

So I started saying frell myself to keep from saying f**k. One day I accidentally dropped f**k in front of my mother. She glared at me, and I asked her why she objected to f**k but not frell when they are exactly the same except for the sounds -- and not even all the sounds, they both start with f!

She couldn't answer that.

So no, I think censorship, beyond that required to protect life, health, or property (such, as you mention, the ban on yelling 'fire' in a public place), should be a big no-no.

Answer 8

i think cursing is some kind of way to express ourself. It's like a penetration tool for our anger. Maybe it sounds not really good to be cursed at, that s why it's called immoral.
well i think what immoral ist, when you cursing just for nothing, i mean some younger ( not sayin that i havent cursing, i am young!) curse in every single sentence. I mean , when they curse and think,ouh thats so cool!, thats embarassing, thats immoral!
so, i think i agree with cursing with that restricted condition.

about the cencorship, i agree with that. because, television is a public media, anyone can see it. even little children can operate that tv thing.

Answer 9

cursing is nothing more than the healty expression of emotion, usually without the violence tha often goes along with thise feelings.

As for censorship....I am totally opposed to censorwhip in ANY shape or form. It is up to the individual to make those deicsions not some outsider that doesn't know anything about anyone but themselves.

I will decide what is right for my children to watch, NOT some agency that has an agenda to only allow certain ideas to be presented.

Answer 10

i'm a Christian. I via no ability have self assurance that atheists and agnostics are seen immoral or undesirable consistent with being atheists or agnostics. yet there are some that I care very deeply for, and that's my trouble-free wish and prayer that till now they take their final breath, that they are going to re-evaluate those ideals, and supply God the prospect to ask them to his domicile. Christians don't have the industry cornered on morals, we are forgiven for often times, unspeakable issues. and a few human beings in simple terms play "Christian" and that i'm sorry for that because of fact it makes others look judgmental and self righteous. there is reliable and undesirable in definitely anybody.