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by Halskiisaklink on March 2nd, 2007

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Is vulgarity a sin against God, or a sin against polite society?

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  • by Randoley on June 4th, 2009

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    A sin against society is a sin against God too.

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  • by Max Power on March 2nd, 2007

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    "Let fornication and uncleanness of every sort or greediness not even be mentioned among you, just as it befits holy people; neither shameful conduct nor foolish talking nor obscene jesting, things which are not becoming."--Ephesians 5:3, 4.

    The fact is, the user of obscene speech is corrupting himself. And he is spreading the decay to others each time he repeats obscenities. With good reason, therefore, the Bible counsels: "But now really put them all away from you, wrath, anger, badness, abusive speech, and obscene talk out of your mouth." "Let a rotten saying not proceed out of your mouth." (Colossians 3:8; Ephesians 4:29) Also, it urges: "Put away all filthiness." (James 1:21) To go contrary to this counsel results in God’s displeasure.

    Source: Watchtower February 1983

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  • by singwell-is off researching a lot on March 2nd, 2007

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    vulgarity can differ from era to era, and society to society. what is vulgar to us, may not have been in the 1600s. It is said that Luther was quite vulgar, but that may be by our terms. All the Scriptures say in Philippians 4:8 is -

    Whatever is good, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, think about such things...
    Our minds should be constantly being transformed by the Holy Spirit, into the mind of Christ.

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  • by Firebrand on March 3rd, 2007

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    Polite Society, or at least bad manners to the company you are in.

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  • by LynfromNM on March 3rd, 2007

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    Neither. Vulgarity debases the character of the person who expresses it.

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  • by American idle on March 2nd, 2007

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    Supposedly, both. But, "vulgar" is such an old fashioned word. Now it's just "nasty, trashy ol' hoe..or playa..lol

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  • by Mirage V2.0 AWOL on March 2nd, 2007

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    Considering who is asking, I'd say a vulgarity is just another political statement used as an attempt to challenge others way of thinking.

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  • by Tamilze on March 2nd, 2007

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    I don't think it's a sin against anything. You can say whatever you want. Most "vulgar" words aren't that bad anyway. Just ask someone why they think a certain word is bad. They will respond "because it's a BAD word!" I don't know why it's bad, so I ignore them.

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  • by Laura Jean on March 3rd, 2007

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    Against God

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  • by The Galaxy Hitchhiker on June 4th, 2009

    The Galaxy Hitchhiker

    If the vulgarity is directed at someone then it is a sin against God and a slap in the face of society. Crass and vulgar behavior is never acceptable, or at least shouldn't be, in our society. Vulgarity can come in many different forms, from a simple cuss word to pornography and physical abuse. All of which are abominations that this country reeks of.

    Treating others as you would want to be treated is always the best course of action. Vulgarity is a tool of a weak mind.

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  • by PhileoTruth on April 28th, 2010

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    Good question!
    Its both.

    Usually the intent expressed by the vulgar words reflect a heart that is impure toward God and often one's neighbor. Not just the meaning but the heart intent of using an expletive is the sin against God.

    Consider Matthew 5:18-20 (NLT). Jesus speaking:
    "But the words you speak come from the heart—that’s what defiles you. For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, all sexual immorality, theft, lying, and slander. These are what defile you. Eating with unwashed hands will never defile you.”

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