In addition, the phrase literally means “May God condemn it”, and it actually IS often used that way, though rarely, if ever, with appropriate reverence or consideration for what is actually being asked.
It is also my opinion that the second commandment means something else entirely, which I won’t detail, but which we ignore almost completely if I’m correct.
Don’t worry, he didn’t.
Exactly, and His Name is not “God”.
In addition, the phrase literally means “May God condemn it”, and it actually IS often used that way, though rarely, if ever, with appropriate reverence or consideration for what is actually being asked.
It is also my opinion that the second commandment means something else entirely, which I won’t detail, but which we ignore almost completely if I’m correct.
If it is to you, let you be convinced in your own mind. I do agree that erring on caution with regards to all that is holy is generally for the best.
Nice work on the idols and images front! I should do that myself.