Castiel233 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I am sure I am not the first to mention this, but how come you say "Jesus Christ" in prayer its all good, say it out loud if you stub your toe on the coffee table and its bad. The words are the same, but the content is not.....and it upsets God why exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator TheRedneckProfessor Posted July 6, 2014 Super Moderator Share Posted July 6, 2014 That's a good goddamn question. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Marty Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 The whole "do not take the lard's name in vain" commandment is the source, but I believe it is misunderstood in the modern world. In judaism, the actual name of god is über sacred, and was only allowed to be spoken by the high priest once a year in the holy of holies. This is why they have 50+ names for one god (so they say). We think this name was Yahweh, but it is hard to tell for sure, as ancient Hebrew used no vowels. The commandment to not use gods name in vain, at the time, had nothing to do with yelling god dammit! if you hit your thumb with a hammer, but using any of gods names to swear on false witness testimony in court, or simply saying his actual name outside of the temple on that one specific day. I have a feeling my memory of this is a little faded, so perhaps some of the details are not 100% accurate. But this is the jist of it I believe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubtingNate Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 You also aren't supposed to say Lord Voldemort's name. I just realized this the other day and my head almost exploded. Doesn't knowing someone's name give you power over them? Jesus demands that the demons identity themselves. Jacob wrestles with the angel rather than giving up his name. It is an ancient superstition based on magical thinking. An awesome plot device but not exactly on the same level as ethically as not killing or stealing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawn Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 You are not supposed to say, "jesus christ" when you stub your toe. You are supposed to say, "God Damn it! Jesus Fucking Christ! My toe hurts!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisdownunder Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 People get bent out of shape when you say those words, they're just superstious wankers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aries256 Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 goddamit you not supposed to say the lards name in fucking vain, jesus tap dancing christ, you're supposed to show some goddamn respect for the goddamn lard. jesus h christ! *wipes ass with buybull page and tosses in collection plate* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipVanWinkle Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 It's just another way of making folks feel guilty so they go to church. bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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