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[Dennis1209]

I just made a post on another thread that I would like to comment on, expand, and question. I think I already know the answer to my question about America, but I am not sure if it is the same in all Western countries or globally.

Specifically, using our Lord’s name in vain or flippantly is plastered in most movies, television shows, liberal talk shows, and everyday conversation and communication. It offends me and hurts to the core. I will get to the 1^st Amendment and freedom of speech in a moment.

Another thing that bothers me is those Grammarly-challenged people who insert the word “like” in every other word in a sentence. I am getting off-topic from what I want to convey and ask.

Why are Allah, Mohammad, and Buddha’s names not used in vain and flippantly in the United States and globally, or are they? Is using our Lord’s name in vain and flippantly isolated to America and the English-speaking world, or is it also global?

With the addition of hate crime laws in America, when will it be a crime to disparage Allah, Islam, and its prophet? Would that be considered hate speech and inciting violence, as this pattern is now trending?

Our government officials have labeled true Christianity as hate speech, and we are domestic terrorists, a basket of deplorables. Islamic radicals spew hate speech constantly and act upon their hateful convictions and beliefs. Try commenting on Islam, Mohammad, and Buddha on social media platforms, the way they talk about our Lord and Savior and see what happens.

My question is to those Worthy Forum members in countries other than America. Does the population use our Lord’s name in vain and flippantly? Is it tolerated if someone negatively speaks of Allah or Mohammad in truth? Just curious? I believe we are arriving at what Jesus said:

Matthew 24:9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.

[Ray12614]

I found some things online concerning muslim curse words, but, I am interested in what those from other countries have to say about this . . . . I think that it is a very fair question to ask . . . 

[The_Patriot21]

Like, what the budha are you talking about? Like holy cow you are so off base that its allahdarn funny, like you get my meaning dude?

[Deborah_]

It's just the same in the UK.

[just_abc]

12 hours ago, Dennis1209 said:

Is using our Lord’s name in vain and flippantly isolated to America and the English-speaking world, or is it also global?

 

There are so very very many languages in the world.. so I can't speak for all of them.. but I am thinking it might in part possibly be an English language thing....?

(If I am mistaken I hope someone would please let me know )

 

As for my own country.. for conversations in english language.. I am not sure.. but I don't think many people would delibrately use the word Jesus as a cuss word.. because the word is considered linked to religion.. 

However for citizens of my country who might have lived abroad for several years.. or who might be influenced by things such as the language on american etc movies on satelite tv..etc..  I am not sure if any of them would use the word Jesus in that way..or not....

Sorry I am not of much help .. (maybe I live a sheltered life?  )

But I do think it might possibly be more specific to english language compared to many other languages..

Just my opinion.

Thanks.

Edited February 27, 2022 by just_abc

[ladypeartree]

Unfortunatly using the name of our saviour and God our father as  casual insults is very common here in Britain as is the "F"  word often even used together. That silly word " like " is also used as one would a comma ,,,,,,  My own grandchildren ( and children ) wouldnt dare do so in front of me and every time I hear them say " like " I simply annoy them by replying " Oh so it os not actually that but similar " They get the message fast.

I once had to work with a man who got angry easily and always said " F in hell "  till I pointed out that it was possible and I was sure he would let us know when he got there . IT caused others to start thinking about what they were saying and he never said it again when I was around as he was afraid of being laughed at again. I dont even think they actually think about what they are saying it is just an ingrained social reaction sadly 

[Dennis1209]

2 hours ago, ladypeartree said:

Unfortunatly using the name of our saviour and God our father as  casual insults is very common here in Britain as is the "F"  word often even used together. That silly word " like " is also used as one would a comma ,,,,,,  My own grandchildren ( and children ) wouldnt dare do so in front of me and every time I hear them say " like " I simply annoy them by replying " Oh so it os not actually that but similar " They get the message fast.

I once had to work with a man who got angry easily and always said " F in hell "  till I pointed out that it was possible and I was sure he would let us know when he got there . IT caused others to start thinking about what they were saying and he never said it again when I was around as he was afraid of being laughed at again. I dont even think they actually think about what they are saying it is just an ingrained social reaction sadly 

My adult daughter, a bank manager, started using that vocabulary in conversations with us. The first ‘20’ uses of the word like in a paragraph was humorous at first; I thought she was doing a beatnik Dobbie Gillis on us. However, it continued.

I wanted to get pen and paper, jot down how many ‘likes’ I was receiving, and bring to her attention how popular she was making me. She lives out of state, and we infrequently see her and our new grandson, so I removed my false teeth and bit my tongue. Still an ouch 😊

I thought of like asking her, like when you write your employee’s performance appraisals, like do you pay any attention, like to the way you come across? Sincerely, like Dad.

I suppose that idiom is from the amount of time on social media? It is as bothersome as all get out, and it drives me Cuckoo-for-cocoa-puffs. Like you know, what was the point of school and college? Like why are bad habits easier to pick up than good ones?

[Marathoner]

Certain issues aside, we're primarily looking at generational idiom. Like, linguistic idiosyncrasies unique to a peculiar period of time, you know? For sure!

If each of us were to, like, pause and reflect, man, we might recall how the linguistic idioms of our youth differed from that of our parents. Yeah. We sound like our parents did when we were saplings, dude.

My military father cracked me up, man. He broke the mold in just about every way possible. He was a trip! After my 14th birthday, I approached him with a petition: "So, dad, I'm not 8 years old anymore. Think I could decide if and when my hair is cut? If mom had her way, I'd look like a jarhead."

Much to my surprise, dad was pleased to grant the petition. "Sure thing, son," my father replied. "If you want to look like a hedonist commie, I'm not going to stand in your way. Knock yourself out." 

Woohooo! By golly, I let that hair grow until I was tired of it. It reached the middle of my back first, though. 

"You look like a hippie, son," my father would opine in passing. 

"You're a day late and a dollar short, dad," I would say. "I'm a little too young to be a hippie." We had a blast with it.  

(Note: a week before I reported to the MEPS when I joined the U.S. Army after I turned 19, I had most of it chopped off. I was glad I did)

Where was I? Oh yes, linguistic generational idiosyncrasies. Back when I was a wanna-be hippie, I was fond of interjecting "man" liberally into sentences and prone to relying upon "dude" and "it's a trip" for emphatic underscoring. Of course, my father gleefully needled me regarding these things. He had a field day, dude. He was a trip!

My revenge? "Hey dad," I remarked one morning in the kitchen, "you might want to trim that crop of hair growing out of your ears, dude. You look like a cave man!" 

I miss those days. 

 

Edited February 27, 2022 by Marathoner

[Alive]

To the central question, my observation over the years is a kind of spirit or attitude of antichrist.

Jesus is light, and makes darkness/sin more dark. This makes some more aware of their shortcomings.

Buddha does not hold that same space.

[Marathoner]

I would add that the Spirit of Christ leads us into a greater self-awareness, becoming cognizant of our own shortcomings --- we examine ourselves first. We remember who and where we once were, giving thanks to the Lord that we are the work of His hand. Salvation is the gift of God.

His gift of life opens our hearts and minds so that we are merciful, not harsh; forgiving, and not vengeful. 

Do not be surprised nor dismayed that the world hates Him, my friends. I expect nothing less from this world of men.