God's Name

ArnoldtheRubberDucky · Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 12:59 pm

Is that supposed to be a Biblical argument against saying "Gosh", Mr. Yorp, or are you just making a general post?

Mr. Yorp · Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 2:24 pm

All forms of swearing.

Wakko · Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 3:06 pm

Mr. Yorp wrote:All forms of swearing.

Is saying something like gosh or geez swearing?

Mr. Yorp · Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 3:35 pm

ArnoldtheRubberDucky · Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 3:40 pm

Why do you think those words exist at all, then?

Mr. Yorp · Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 3:45 pm

To profane the name of the Lord.

ArnoldtheRubberDucky · Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 3:46 pm

Why do you need a bunch of different words that all mean the same thing to profane the name of the Lord?

Mr. Yorp · Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 3:51 pm

Exactly my question.

ArnoldtheRubberDucky · Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 3:59 pm

Because "Gosh" is a euphemism. I'm guessing you don't believe in euphemisms. That's okay, but what you're basically saying is that "gosh" and "God" mean exactly the same thing, and, according to the dictionary, they don't.

Mr. Yorp · Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:06 pm

They do. But the main thing is not to say it at all.

ArnoldtheRubberDucky · Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:10 pm

They do mean the same thing? Sweet.

Gosh loves you, Mr. Yorp. Gosh's not dead. I hate it when people bow down to false goshes.

The whole reason why saying "Oh my God" is a sinful thing is because it's God's name that you're using to express some trivial annoyance. "Gosh" isn't His name, at least not in English. Thus, it's just a meaningless word.

Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:12 pm

The thing about "gosh" and other euphemisms is that they don't even sound like the word they were originally supposed to stand in for; the "sh" sound is very distinctive from the "d" sound, in case anyone was unclear on that.

If you don't want to say "oh my gosh", fine, but to claim that "gosh" and "God" are the same thing is just ignorant.

Mr. Yorp · Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:15 pm

Look at the etymology.

ArnoldtheRubberDucky · Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:17 pm

(euphemistic) A mild expression of surprise or enthusiasm as to be put in place of “God”, particularly in fear of saying the Lord’s name in vain.

That's the etymology. That was what the word was made for, and what it's still being used for today. If you don't like it, that's fine, but don't argue with it.

Mr. Yorp · Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:34 pm

What GOD (I as well) does not like is swearing.

Wakko · Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:35 pm

Mr. Yorp wrote:What GOD (I as well) does not like is swearing.

But, gosh isn't a swear word...

Mr. Yorp · Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:37 pm

It doesn't matter what word you use.

ArnoldtheRubberDucky · Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:41 pm

So I can just arbitrarily invent a word right now and say it means God, or perhaps use an existing one? Today I decree that the word "Devil" actually means "God"! What you're saying simply makes no sense, and you're not addressing any of my points directly. Why is gosh a swear word, Mr. Yorp?

Mr. Yorp · Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:45 pm

Gosh is not what swearing is.

ArnoldtheRubberDucky · Post Wed Dec 17, 2014 4:50 pm

Good, I'm glad we finally agree.

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