Look it up in the dictionary and, depending on which one you’re using, it will probably say “offensive” or “colloquialism” which places it with all the other swear words that we don’t need to use. So if we are condoning the use of c**p then what’s wrong with s**t or f**k? It’s all swearing.
To me, swearing is unnecessary and we don’t need to delve into the gutter to make a point. There are plenty of other lovely words in the English language to describe all kinds of emotions.
I’ve heard my fair share of foul language from being part of a footy club. If some of the players eradicated one little F-word from their conversation lexicon, they would make much more sense and would make their point much more concisely.
I know some people who, being aware of someone holding this opinion, avoid saying the word around that person. Or they say the word and then apologise. I would suggest that if it is worthy of an apology to some people then it is not necessary to say to anyone.
If you don’t agree with me then I invite your comments to tell me my opinion is s**t, because swearing is swearing.
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Tim, I totally agree. It particularly annoys me when a Christian apologises for swearing in my company. Why are they swearing in the first place, around me or anyone else?
I agree that particular word is offensive to some people, but then again, so are many words not particularly designated as swear word.
If I told someone I needed to defecate, would that be swearing? Not by most people's standards, but many would find it offensive. What is the principle? Be nice to people, and glorify the Lord in what you say as well as what you do.
I completely agree. I find that people apologise around me for swearing and they seem to be able to control it when they need to (ie with the boss. They still choose to use the language at other times, knowing it is inappropriate. I am surrounded by teenagers who swear all day every day but I still find it offensive.
Where does a slang word become a swear word (i.e. what constitutes a swear word)? Many years ago, the word 'faggot' referred to a piece of wood, or a sausage; nowadays, the phrase, 'Put another faggot on the fire' carries an entirely different (and somewhat homophobic) connotation.
I agree that we should honour the Lord with our speech and love our neighbours through not using swear words, but I am a bit stumped as to how we can safely categorise the difference between a swear word and a non-swear word. We would all agree that s**t and f**k are unacceptable words for Christians to use, but what about c**p? Or f**t? One could argue either way on these, I think. Does it then depend on who is around, and whether the context would make it offensive or not?
How does using ** when you're writing these words not make it swearing? We all know what you mean.
Hey Tim.
My vacuum cleaner really sux at the moment! The guy who invented the toilet seat's name was Crap! Winnie the Poo is a bear! That's all I can think of without actually pushing the envelope too much.
T.Campbell
Tim I totally agrre with your messege
Tim C
School teachers should know how to spell 'sucks' I think. Primary teachers in particlar should know that Winnie the Pooh has an H at the end. But thanks for the info on the name of the bloke who invented the toilet seat, I didn't know that.
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