i was just wondering because a lot of things surprise me about some people's beliefs.
2006-10-21 16:45:28 · 15 answers · asked by ajflkajfsalkfsalkfna 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes. It's wrong to take God's name in vain.
2006-10-21 16:47:42 · answer #1 · answered by Juliart 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God's name should be used with respect. That is why in the Bible it's say not to use His Name in vain. This is not to say that we Christian's don't every say it! Most of us do at one time or another. It has become such a common phrase that is comes to our lips more than it should. I constantly have to be aware, and usually use the phrase "oh my goodness". The same goes with the name of Jesus. We all, strict Christians or just Christians striving to be more like Christ need to be more respectful of our Father's name.
2006-10-21 16:54:38 · answer #2 · answered by Rea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-15 07:06:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is taking the name of God in vain. I have known Christians that did not realize this and were very surprised when they found out. It is not as bad as saying the word damn after the word God. That makes my cringe. I say oh my goodness instead and feel ok with that.§
2006-10-21 17:28:28 · answer #4 · answered by # one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not saying the Lord's name in vain is one of the 10 commandments. Any true Christian should be against that. Why is it that so many people think God is nothing or nobody yet use his name so much? Get a bigger vocabulary!
2006-10-21 16:51:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was raised a Christian and even though I'm no longer a Christian, the phrase still bothers me. If it is truly being used as a conscious calling out to God, then it's fine. But if it's just said in a meaningless sort of way, then I find it to be sort of offensive. I realize that people do not mean harm by it, but I prefer if they say Gosh in that case.
2006-10-21 16:48:48 · answer #6 · answered by Heron By The Sea 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't have to be very strict to be against using the Lord's name in vain.
2006-10-21 16:47:46 · answer #7 · answered by Midge 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is taking the Lords name in vain. You should only use the name of God when you intend to speak to Him or about Him. When you think about it how would you feel if someone was going around calling your name for no reason. Sue...what? Oh nothing. Sue...what? Oh nothing. Sue...what? Oh nothing..........
2006-10-21 16:51:14 · answer #8 · answered by Nora Explora 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's called blasphemy and it's in the 10 Commandments...
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."
2006-10-21 16:51:24 · answer #9 · answered by Kelli L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I was a very strict Christian, we were also not allowed to say "gosh" or "jeez" as these were considered shortcuts around saying these things; same with "darn" and "shoot" for swearing.
I'm not making this up.
2006-10-21 16:51:49 · answer #10 · answered by angk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋