Why don't we use the names of religious entities other than God or Jesus in vain?

[Anonymous]

When people use the name of God or Jesus in vain its like nails on a chalkboard to me as it should be. I think if people realized how wrong it was they would stop doing it. Why do people do it? If I had to guess, because they dont realize that it's very wrong to do it. Personally, I believe it's a sin.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When people use the name of God or Jesus in vain its like nails on a chalkboard to me as it should be. I think if people realized how wrong it was they would stop doing it. Why do people do it? If I had to guess, because they dont realize that it's very wrong to do it. Personally, I believe it's a sin.

It’s not universally “wrong”. Just wrong to some people with certain beliefs.

[Anonymous]

There is no restriction in taking the names of our Gods in vain in our religion. We are free to use these names in greetings and even for exclamations.

The way we use it for greetings would be the eqivalent of saying "Jesus, Jesus" in the morning instead of "Good morning"...so perfectly fine.

The only thing I do not like is when people use it for cussing. There is no reason for JFC to exist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There is no restriction in taking the names of our Gods in vain in our religion. We are free to use these names in greetings and even for exclamations.

The way we use it for greetings would be the eqivalent of saying "Jesus, Jesus" in the morning instead of "Good morning"...so perfectly fine.

The only thing I do not like is when people use it for cussing. There is no reason for JFC to exist.

Good point. In English we have “God bless you” when somebody sneezes, and “Godspeed” when somebody goes away. I totally agree that JFC is abusive.

[Anonymous]

"Oh for Buddha's sake" just doen't have the same ring to it.

[Anonymous]

I'm not religious, but I respect my religions gods. Most Christians don't seem to care enough about their religious figures to not curse their names.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This has been asked but not responded to

Why do you think "god damn it" refers to your god and and not all/any?

Great question.

And still not addressed.

[Anonymous]

The missionaries and proslytizers are extremely annoying and should mind their own business. These "God-botherers" are one of the less attractive aspects of certain religions.

[Anonymous]

You're obviously not Catholic, OP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This has been asked but not responded to

Why do you think "god damn it" refers to your god and and not all/any?

Great question.

And still not addressed.

Probably not answered because OP doesn’t want to admit that she believes HER god is the only god and everyone else is wrong.

[Anonymous]

Jumping Jehosephat!

[Anonymous]

"For Pete's sake" and "For the love of Pete" probably refers to St. Peter.

[Anonymous]

Sweet mother of god.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That's my question. You never hear, for example, "Buddha d--- it!"

Damning people isn't a thing in Buddhism. Buddha D--- it would make no sense.

+1.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:That's my question. You never hear, for example, "Buddha d--- it!"

Damnation is not a thing in Buddhism or any of the non-Abrahamic religions. So it would make no sense to tie the two together.

g*d damn you is literally a curse that comes from your religion.

+1.

I would guess uttering "Jesus Christ" in a moment of stress as a prayer, eventually turned into angrily exclaiming "JESUS CHRIST!" Maybe it stems from simplifying the question "Jesus, why have you forsaken me?!" When you hit your thumb with a hammer, it's simpler to exclaim "Jesus!"

I'm just guessing.