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Originally Posted by notofworks
Yes, in my opinion, the "real" f-word, when used as a substitute for "sexual intercourse" is "completely harmless, and not one bit different than saying, "making love." They're both slang terms.
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Originally Posted by mfblume
Wow, NOW.
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I know, Mike, shocking ,huh?
But let's look at the facts and what the bible say versus tradition. Fair enough?
The particular word in question is a slang term regardless of anyone's attempt to make it more. I can list off several dozen slang terms we all use all the time. I'm sure I could go back and read samples of your posts and find times when
you used slang terms.
But in this case, the case of this word, it has been vilified and promoted to the category of a vulgarity. Have you ever used the word, "poop"? Ever said, "I'm pooped"? Ever used that word in association with something your dog did in the yard or your baby did in his/her diaper?
Well, guess what? If you look up that word a
www.dictionary.com, it categorizes that word as "slang." And that other one? As well,
www.dictionary.com categorizes it as "slang."
Wow, Mike.
Now, let's look at the language the bible prohibits:
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've mostly just copied and pasted, or quoted what you've said. You turned a television discussion into a personal issue and there was never any need for it. It seems you're starting to develop a track record of that. It's a different Hoovie than the Hoovie with whom I used to communicate, even trade Christmas cards (or sent one to, anyway). Now? I'm forced to put up with repeated insinuations that I might be gay (to the point I've had several friends email me and say, "What's his problem?"), that I'm angry, that I have issues with childhood problems, that I need counseling, etc. 
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