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Life makes warriors of us all.
To emerge the victors, we must arm
ourselves with the most potent of weapons.
That weapon is prayer.
--Rebbe Nachman of Breslov
----- Original Message ----- From: "David Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <TruthTalk@mail.innglory.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 11:33
Subject: [TruthTalk] Foul Language
Within the last few days, several have taken it upon themselves to
communicate through the use of vile language. I realize that people have
different ideas of right and wrong when it comes to language. Nevertheless,
being that this is a discussion list that has some individuals on it who do
not want to read vile language, please clean it up. If you have some doubt,
just look the word up in a dictionary. If the dictionary informs you that
it is a taboo term, try choosing some other term.
The words that have caused offense lately are as follows. I post them from
the Encarta Dictionary so you can see for yourself how the dictionary
identifies them as taboo terms.
Slade used the following: ----------- piss and vinegar a taboo phrase for feisty strength of character and physical vigor (slang taboo) -----------
Kay used the following: ----------- bullshit a taboo term for talk or writing dismissed as foolish or inaccurate (slang taboo) -----------
Jonathan used the following:
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prick
noun (plural pricks)
1. taboo term: a taboo term for a penis (taboo)
2. taboo term: a taboo term for a man regarded as pathetically inadequate or
unpleasant (taboo insult)
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Microsoft® Encarta® Reference Library 2005. © 1993-2004 Microsoft
Corporation. All rights reserved.
If you have any temptation to defend yourselves, at least you should realize
how hypocritical you appear to some in chiding someone for being unlike
Christ while using language that to this person appears very unlike Christ.
If you have any desire to communicate with others who are sensitive to foul
language, simply choose more wholesome words.
At the very least, if you believe you have liberty in this area, at least consider the weakness of conscience that some might have, and avoid foul language for their sake. If you caused them to start using this same kind of language because they see you doing it, it might wound their conscience and cause them to feel condemned.
1 Corinthians 8:9 (9) But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.
Peace be with you. David Miller.
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