DaveH wrote: > One of my other cousins took offense, saying that > "Sweet Jesus" is blasphemous and is the same as > taking the Lord's name in vain. How do other > TTers feel about this???
It is not blasphemy, but it is taking the Lord's name in vain. The name of God is Jesus (technically, Yeshua in Hebrew), and using it in this manner is disrespectful and vain. Vain means "devoid of substance and meaning" and so in this context it is simply filler speech and not meant to communicate anything directly in the context of what is being said. Therefore, whoever said this has transgressed the third commandment. Exo 20:7 Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. Peace be with you. David Miller, Beverly Hills, Florida. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
