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Originally Posted by Zapruder
You do realize that the Christ is the very centre of Christianity and the source of my faith and my own namesake as a Christian, right? You don't want to follow that, don't want to honor his name or refrain from using it as a cussword or in disgust, that's up to you. I'm not calling for your job either. But pretending you are respectful to me and other Christians in the language you use would make no sense for you to claim. Let's be consistent at least. That's my point.
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This makes no sense. It has nothing to do with respect or disrespect of a religion. "God damn it" has never been used as a means to direct hate at, disparage, or insult Christians (or anyone else that has a god for that matter). Nor has "Calisse". Or "Christ".
I drop something on my toe and say "Jesus Christ", I'm not directing bigotry at anyone. I'm breaking a rule in a religion. Just like eating bacon. If I say "turn that N music off" I sure am.
Apples and orangutangs - it has nothing to do with "consistency".