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Originally posted by OldThinker
Ever wondered why “JESUS CHRIST” is a ‘curse’ word?
1) Why don’t upset people yell…”oh Budha!”
2) Or maybe, “Allah!”
3) Or maybe, “Krishna!”
Why do they scream…j-e-s-u-s…h…c-h-r-i-s-t!
Always wondered that?
Originally posted by grapesofraft
What is the difference between Fornication and F..k?
What is the difference between Feces and S..t?
What is the difference between Ass and Glutious Maximus?
* baptême - "baptism"
* câlice (calice) - "chalice"
* calvaire - "Calvary"
* ciarge (cierge) - "votive or Paschal candle"
* ciboire - "ciborium" or "pyx", the receptacle in which the host is stored
* crisse (Christ) - "Christ"
* maudit - "damn"
* mozusse (Moïse)- "Moses"
* ostie (hostie) - "host"
* sacrament (sacrement) - "Sacrament"
* tabarnak (tabernacle) - "tabernacle"
* viarge (vierge) - "the Virgin Mary"
Originally posted by Mr. Toodles
Most people say that when something unbelievable happens. Usually something bad. By saying Jesus Christ out loud they are simply invoking his help for the bad situation. I do not believe it is meant as a curse word
What did he do to deserve this?
I occasionally hear that kind of thing in my neighbourhood, but not in the same way the OP is talking about. When I hear muslims invoke god its affirming their faith sort of thing, more along the lines of "Thats surprising! Isn't god great? / We are blessed! / Bless me/you/us!"
Muslims say 'Allahu Akbar' (God is Great), 'Bismillah' (in God's name) and so forth. Muslims yell 'Allah!' all the time
Originally posted by OldThinker
Ever wondered why “JESUS CHRIST” is a ‘curse’ word?
1) Why don’t upset people yell…”oh Budha!”
2) Or maybe, “Allah!”
3) Or maybe, “Krishna!”
Why do they scream…j-e-s-u-s…h…c-h-r-i-s-t!
What about not saying “his name in vain…” You think there’s a link there?
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Could there be more going on than meets the eye?
Originally posted by wylekat
What did he do to deserve this?
You want the whole list, or just the top 10?
Maybe the top 20? 30? Heck, let's do America's top 40!