I agree, I had this problem early in my personal life and it does take time to train yourself. I now use phrases like "My goodness" or "God Bless" instead and It's been quite rewarding for my life.
Taking the Lord's name in vain is not simply saying gosh dammit. The churches have promoted this without deep thought. If you look at the original language it would be better interpreted as claiming to do something in God's name but really for your own reasons and leading someone astray.
I've always felt that taking the Lord's name in vain was swearing, regardless how I said it because the key was intent.
However, in my studies since Q, I've come to believe the phrase is meant literally. As in, if I do something good, I should give credit to Him. All good comes from God, I am but His hands and feet. I should not be vain and take credit in my name.
And don't misunderstand swearing isn't good either. JMO
Taking the Lord's name in Vain is asking Him to do something that you know is wrong. Its literally Vanity...
Like Saying God Damn It! When you are mad
You can train yourself to say Gosh Darn it! After a while, it gives the same stress relief as the former.
I'm not an angel myself, we are works in progress. Jesus intercedes for us on Judgment Day, otherwise everyone is Hell Worthy.
I never used that phrase very often, but it literally is saying “May God condemn it!”
There may be a place for that, but extremely judicious use is called for.
I was going to add that it’s also not “taking the lord’s name in vain”, but CanadianPede added a great contextual push.
I personally have a take on it that’s further than that, but will not discuss it publicly.
I agree, I had this problem early in my personal life and it does take time to train yourself. I now use phrases like "My goodness" or "God Bless" instead and It's been quite rewarding for my life.
Taking the Lord's name in vain is not simply saying gosh dammit. The churches have promoted this without deep thought. If you look at the original language it would be better interpreted as claiming to do something in God's name but really for your own reasons and leading someone astray.
Personally I think both are true. Excellent addition fren!
A priest I worked with would always say, "oh, go to Heaven!" :)
That's a good one one! I like that alot fren, I think I'll barrow it.
"Pshaw" and "John Brown" were popular around here once.
Gosh darn it is the same as the gd it. If you say one in place of the other it’s still an issue. Thinking it also qualifies.
Gosh is a word denoting astonishment and darn disappointment. Not the same thing. Your milage is free to vary.
Substitutes don’t fly.
I've always felt that taking the Lord's name in vain was swearing, regardless how I said it because the key was intent.
However, in my studies since Q, I've come to believe the phrase is meant literally. As in, if I do something good, I should give credit to Him. All good comes from God, I am but His hands and feet. I should not be vain and take credit in my name.
And don't misunderstand swearing isn't good either. JMO
Since we are on the topic of the Lord's name I would like to point out that His name is not "Lord," or "God." It is YHWH, YeHoWaH, Jehovah.