Television Issue!

[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by notofworks

Eph 4:25 So put away all falsehood and "tell your neighbor the truth" because we belong to each other.


Eph 4:26 And "don't sin by letting anger gain control over you." Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry,


Eph 4:27 for anger gives a mighty foothold to the Devil.


Eph 4:28 If you are a thief, stop stealing. Begin using your hands for honest work, and then give generously to others in need.


Eph 4:29 Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.


Eph 4:30 And do not bring sorrow to God's Holy Spirit by the way you live. Remember, he is the one who has identified you as his own, guaranteeing that you will be saved on the day of redemption.


Eph 4:31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of malicious behavior.


Eph 4:32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you.


Religion has no problem displaying shock at words that being with an F or an S. But abusive language, even from the pulpit? No problem. Harsh words? You betcha. Falsehoods, like signing an oath you won't keep or insinuating on an internet forum that someone used the "real" "F-word" when they absolutely didn't? Naaaa......no problem.

What religion prohibits and what the bible prohibits are often two completely different things.

••NOTE: Please excuse my overly aggressive posts. I have problems with my childhood.

I object to both. I don't believe in using offensive, foul, or abusive language. I'm not supportive of anyone who does that from the pulpit or out of it.

I do believe that, as Christians, we should let our speech be gracious and kind, and free from anything obscene or offensive. If at all possible.

Personally, I find the frequent flinging of words like "liar" and "hypocrite" toward people who are potentially your brothers in Christ to be far more offensive than using the word "flippin." Just my personal take, though; not stating it in any official capacity. I think Jesus had the right to do that because He was God in flesh, and He really knew what was going on inside those people--but we don't have that power. Even when people appear to be liars and hypocrites, I don't see the benefit in name-calling.

P.S. I think the F-word and "making love" are totally different terms with completely different contexts. There's room for both kinds of sex, but they don't have the same connotation. Further, "making love" is not an offensive, obscene term, and many people consider the F-bomb to be offensive and obscene. I think that removes it from our vocabulary as Christians, except for maybe in private. I don't really care what someone says in private or only to their spouse--the whole reason for watching what we say is so that we won't be offensive to other people.