I am a christian and so are my parents the other day someone said the "d word"that is a christian and I was like did u just say that and they were like yes and I said I thought that was a bad word and they were like no and then they were like well yes so I want to know is that consider a cuss word or bad word if u r a christian?
2007-07-19 10:36:07 · 34 answers · asked by Kiana 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The words "damn" and "Hell" are among favorite words spoken by theologians of the "hell-fire" type, that is, as long as they are used in church. These same words used in the local bar or on the athletic field would constitute "cussing" which would not be considered proper. (Well maybe there! lol) The word originally meant 'loss, harm' (it is the source of the English 'damage'), but the verb 'damnare' soon spread its application to 'pronounce judgment upon,' in both the legal and the theological sense. In other words its been turned into a cuss word over time but wasn't orginally.
In my opinion it is time for many preachers to stop blaspheming our Father. When they say that hordes of humanity are "damned to hell," they themselves are actually guilty of misrepresenting the Creator's role as Judge. The Scriptures declare that the earth will learn righteousness when His judgments are in the earth. It is we, who call ourselves Christians, who need to clean up our mouths and hearts far more than the unbeliever drowning his miseries at the local bar.
2007-07-19 10:50:08 · answer #1 · answered by thundercatt9 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not the best word to use and it's not the worst. It's not the nicest or the foulest. But, by itself, it doesn't really fall into any biblical teaching. (I do assume you are talking about dam with an extra letter at the end.)
The idea of taking the lord's name in vain has come to mean don't cuss and that is an incorrect understanding. "Cuss" really means "curse" just like "darn" or "drat" really mean what you term the "d" word. Lots of people curse things in the bible. Yahweh does it a lot. There is nothing wrong with it biblically.
The commandment refers more to using god in conjunction with the "d" word when you don't really need it and don't really mean it. If you truly need and want someone cast into eternal hellfire then it's not in vain. The NT is filled with such curses.
2007-07-19 10:40:48 · answer #2 · answered by Dave P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, yes, but its not mainly the word, it's the way you use it. I mean the word can have other meanings. But when people use other words like shoot or drat its just as bad, and you can't really avoid it. But whatever. Everybody sins. That's what makes us humans. If you haven't noticed, damn is in the bible a couple of times.
2007-07-19 10:45:02 · answer #3 · answered by Xx_kiwi_xX 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Damn is a cuss word and cuss words are bad words. So just don't use it. If you're using it when you get mad then you know it's wrong. Now "dam", that's a different story.
2007-07-19 10:44:19 · answer #4 · answered by Raven's Shadow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I grew up in England, and I used to use that word all the time, without any repercussions. I moved here in 1992 (age 11), say it once, every one acts as though I made a joke about SIDS judging by their looks, and I get in-school suspension. It's just a word, some people are just more sensitive than others... you need to grow up if that offends you. There's a lot more in this world that is offensive (genocide, etc.) that should really get to you.
2007-07-19 10:41:11 · answer #5 · answered by Worzel Gummidge 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Whats the d word?
2007-07-19 10:44:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The termonologys that are curse words change from generation to generation. The litmus test of what is a bad word is would you say it in from of the queen of england (the only semblence of royalty that i could think of) or the president of the united states, in a business meeting.
2007-07-19 10:40:16 · answer #7 · answered by Josh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know of any cuss word that starts with "D". Perhaps your parents are taking religion too far if they start putting limitations on words that can be spoken. It is no place for guilt.
2007-07-19 10:50:42 · answer #8 · answered by liberty11235 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It makes you sound unintelligent when you use it in excess. Tell that person to expand their vocabulary so that they can more accurately convey what they are trying to say. But it is a word and, like every other word, it has its uses...
2007-07-19 10:42:16 · answer #9 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Condemn not and be not condemned. In the HOLY SPIRIT i have found a sensibility to foul language "damns" and using the LORD'S name as an explative or in other ways using HIS HOLY NAME in vain. It is a commandment that we not take HIS HOLY NAME in vain. I would focus on the good and not the judgements of condemnation. Say "bless it" not "damn it" and always use THE LORD'S NAME with care and respect.
LOVE your neighbor as yourself.
Amen.
2007-07-19 10:49:06 · answer #10 · answered by jesusfreakstreet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋