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Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk
Seven pages. I swear.  |
Which brings up an interesting sub-topic - swearing!
According to most modern dictionaries the first or second definition of "swear" is to use rude or "bad" language, i.e. profanity or vulgarity. As I understand it that definition of the word is fairly new. "To Swear" originally (and still does by one definition) meant to take an oath - "I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth." In the Bible when Jesus gives his injunction against swearing, that is the meaning intended. Don't make oaths, just let it be known that when you say "yes" or "no" you mean it.
http://english.stackexchange.com/que...aning-of-swear
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage...atthew+5:34-37