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The Counsel of Trent

#976 - The Problem Of Profane Christians

Dec 30, 2024
The podcast delves into the alarming rise of vulgarity among Christians in online conversations. It contrasts profanity with blasphemy, highlighting the impact of cultural shifts on faith. The discussion emphasizes the vital role of charity in communication, warning against misreading scripture to justify harsh language. It advocates for kindness and gentleness in all interactions, especially with those who struggle with sin, urging believers to embody grace and represent the gospel effectively.
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Quick takeaways

  • The trend of online Christians using profanity undermines the fundamental Christian values of love and charity, leading to disrespectful communication.
  • Blasphemy and abusive language in any context contradict scriptural teachings, jeopardizing a Christian's witness to forgiveness and community healing.

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The Concern with Online Vulgarity

A disturbing trend among online Christians involves the use of vulgarity, verbal abuse, and blasphemy, which contradicts core Christian values. While the church does not teach explicitly against specific curse words due to the evolving nature of language, it does uphold the principle that hateful desires and abusive language are sinful. This shift toward profanity in public discourse highlights a dangerous normalization of disrespectful communication, detracting from the teachings of love and charity that are foundational to Christianity. The example of Stephen Colbert's rhetorical use of profanity in a debate serves to illustrate that context matters; however, excessive use, such as seen in critiques of the film Father Stu, raises concerns about appropriate expression of language in all contexts.

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