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    22 hours ago

    “God” aint the lord’s name, and even if you diduse his name, it wouldnt be in vain here, you good.

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      2 hours ago

      I was just gonna edit my post, and say this, but I think it’s worthy as it’s own post. I like how you bring up “in vain”, because it’s something I detest in the western Christian church mythos. they consider using G-d’s name to be in vain whenever you say it out of the context of evangelism, almost. When, in fact, the use of in vain, is using G-d’s name to justifying your crimes, is using Their name in vain. It’s a pretty neat distinction in the Ancient Hebrew, that western Christianity has conveniently forgot. Thanks, Rome!

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      2 hours ago

      Thanks! I’m still gonna do it, because it’s something a part of my life and spiritual journey! It really got started when I started listening to mewothoutYou and I really started looking at all religions more critically. I’ve ended up in a strange place, close to Samsara about it all lol.

      Edit: In hindsight, “I’m still gonna do it” came out worse than I intended. I meant it more passive and sheepish, than cavalier.

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        4 hours ago

        It’s not that I worry about it, it’s a part of me. It’s not something that I even really think about anymore, I just write it inherently. I actually had a wonderfully, rich conversation with a friend about it recently.

        Thanks for asking if that’s something I worry about instead of belittling me!