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Article Title:	Kaleidoscope Controversy
Author of reported comment:	Carter
Comment Date:	04:42 on Dec 3 2017
Comment:	To the author: I believe there's a strong argument to be made that you misunderstand what curse words really are. You have to realize there is nothing inherently sinful about curse words. They are simple words. The usual first argument Christians make in defense of the position that curse words are sinful is to reference verses such as Colossians 3:8, which in many newer translations says to not partake in "foul language". However, the original Greek of this verse is much more likely to be talking of slander, gossip, glorification of sin, etc. As far as I know, there are no verses which can be definitively linked to "curse words" being sinful. You have to remember that curse words are entirely reliant on culture, and thus subject to change. It may seem obvious to you that the F word is a legit curse word, and you're not wrong. But I can safely assume that you would never call the word "gadzooks" offensive--however, it was once just as much a curse word as the F word is today. In fact, arguably, it was worse, considering that the meaning of the word involves slandering God's name. I believe that Chad Gardner's use of the F word has managed to reach and influence a host of people that you will never be able to reach with your current world-view. We're called to all people. To love them and eat with them and talk with them. Not to judge and condemn. Paul said he was "all things to all people". He followed Judaic laws while with Jews, and broke them while with Gentiles. Why shouldn't I follow old-fashioned Christian tradition with my grandmother, and break it while I'm witnessing to classmates and coworkers? People who, frankly, wouldn't relate to a person who considers saying damn a ticket to Hell. Racial slurs and the like are never okay. But, just remember that Jesus called people "white washed tombs", which sounds a lot like a curse to me. With respect, Carter

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