taking the lords name in vain, it seems like a lot of the younger generation uses this phrase as a every other sentence type of thing for no apparent reason, and i was just wanting to know what the general population thinks about it.
2006-10-31 13:10:35 · 14 answers · asked by howie 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think it is taking the Lord's name in vain. I cringe whenever I hear it... I prefer Oh my goodness or gosh.
2006-10-31 13:12:23 · answer #1 · answered by reba 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Taking the name in vain means by false manners. Such as taking an oath and swearing upon God's name and then not living up to that oath or lying still.
2006-10-31 13:19:50 · answer #2 · answered by AveGirl 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it depends how you use it. Casually and too often, about nothing, yes...you shouldn't (in my opinion)....when I heard something terrible that happened to someone, I said oh my God....and I meant it, like oh, God, help.
Different meanings, I think. One is sort of a tossed off expression, the other is like calling on Him.
2006-10-31 13:23:39 · answer #3 · answered by Esther 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is an Affirmation that GOD Exist.
Apostle Paul said that anyway GOD can be Preached is Good enough for him.
OMG
Father: What is it son?
me:Nutin DAD (Father), I was just answering a Question on this Forum.
Father: O.K. buddy, see ya Later.
(Wow, I didn't Realize HE was Listening)
2006-10-31 13:27:34 · answer #4 · answered by maguyver727 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The truth is God hears every prayer. He knows the thoughts and intents of the heart.
2006-10-31 13:19:39 · answer #5 · answered by Jessica M 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It certainly is. I'm getting better about not saying it - I think I've ALMOST stopped, except when my two year old got her fingers stuck in the door-jam, and I was extremely distraught.
2006-10-31 13:13:19 · answer #6 · answered by Iamnotarobot (former believer) 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God is not a name, it is a title. Jehovah is his name,
If you make that expression, Oh my God! it is okay...Thomas made that expression at Luke 20: 27-28
please read.
peace....
2006-10-31 13:24:14 · answer #7 · answered by Donaldsan theGreatone 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes. they are using GOD's name in vain
2006-10-31 13:13:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Many of those using that expression don't even believe in God--or so they say.
2006-10-31 13:14:53 · answer #9 · answered by avaddohn-Apollyon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When used vainly it is wrong but it can be used correctly and reverently as the Psalmist does.
2006-10-31 13:15:55 · answer #10 · answered by beek 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋