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A Question for My Fellow Christians...

X Factor

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Just out of curiosity, do comments like "Christ on a cracker", etc. bother you at all? I admit that it is something that feels like a little dig at my faith. I totally acknowledge that many times there is no ill will intended and often people are just trying to be funny (and goodness know that I've said offensive things just going for the laugh). I'm just saying that, while it's not something I dwell on, I personally don't care for it.

(and now that I've admitted that, I fully expect to see it a lot more in replies and responses to me :mrgreen:)
 
X Factor said:
Just out of curiosity, do comments like "Christ on a cracker", etc. bother you at all? I admit that it is something that feels like a little dig at my faith. I totally acknowledge that many times there is no ill will intended and often people are just trying to be funny (and goodness know that I've said offensive things just going for the laugh). I'm just saying that, while it's not something I dwell on, I personally don't care for it.

(and now that I've admitted that, I fully expect to see it a lot more in replies and responses to me :mrgreen:)
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Yup. Bothers me, too, but I usually just ignore it because so many people say that, or a derivative of it. You are not alone.
 
That's terrible. Now I can't stop laughing. lol
 
That's nothing nearly as bad as the "Jesus freaking Christ" I've occasionally heard - and sometimes "freaking" was substituted by the more profane f-word! :shock:
 
I saw a French movie once where someone shouted "Christ on a bike!" I thought it was pretty funny.
 
Chomsky said:
That's nothing nearly as bad as the "Jesus freaking Christ" I've occasionally heard - and sometimes "freaking" was substituted by the more profane f-word! :shock:
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I'm sensing sarcasm here.
 
X Factor said:
Just out of curiosity, do comments like "Christ on a cracker", etc. bother you at all? I admit that it is something that feels like a little dig at my faith. I totally acknowledge that many times there is no ill will intended and often people are just trying to be funny (and goodness know that I've said offensive things just going for the laugh). I'm just saying that, while it's not something I dwell on, I personally don't care for it.

(and now that I've admitted that, I fully expect to see it a lot more in replies and responses to me :mrgreen:)
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Does it bother me? In a way but not really, if that makes any sense? You hear various forms of Jesus and Christ used as expletives again and again: "JesusHChrist" or just "Jesus" or just "Christ" or even "geez" is certainly a derivative and I am guilty of using that one now and then. But when I do, I am not thinking of my Lord and Savior--it is just a word like 'damn' or 'what the hell?' or some such. And I think those who use the more explicit terms are also not thinking of Jesus of Nazareth or the Biblical persona when they use those terms.

Do I think we would all be showing respect if we chose different words? Sure. But is it worth making a big deal out of? I don't think so.
 
X Factor said:
I'm sensing sarcasm here.
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Nope - I find the f-word derivative particularly offensive; the 'freaking' variation is not quite as offensive to me, and regrettably I've occasionally used it.

I abhor swearing, and hate the habit.
 
X Factor said:
Just out of curiosity, do comments like "Christ on a cracker", etc. bother you at all? I admit that it is something that feels like a little dig at my faith. I totally acknowledge that many times there is no ill will intended and often people are just trying to be funny (and goodness know that I've said offensive things just going for the laugh). I'm just saying that, while it's not something I dwell on, I personally don't care for it.

(and now that I've admitted that, I fully expect to see it a lot more in replies and responses to me :mrgreen:)
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Yes, having once been a sailor I can put up with people dropping F bombs and such but I have to draw the line at taking the Lord's name in vain.
 
X Factor said:
Just out of curiosity, do comments like "Christ on a cracker", etc. bother you at all? I admit that it is something that feels like a little dig at my faith. I totally acknowledge that many times there is no ill will intended and often people are just trying to be funny (and goodness know that I've said offensive things just going for the laugh). I'm just saying that, while it's not something I dwell on, I personally don't care for it.

(and now that I've admitted that, I fully expect to see it a lot more in replies and responses to me :mrgreen:)
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It "bothers" me when comments like that come from my fellow-Christians....after all, we aren't supposed to use the name of the Lord in vain. And if something is said to be funny, even though sometimes I find myself laughing over the joke.....there's still that uncomfortable feeling deep inside.
 
X Factor said:
Just out of curiosity, do comments like "Christ on a cracker", etc. bother you at all? I admit that it is something that feels like a little dig at my faith. I totally acknowledge that many times there is no ill will intended and often people are just trying to be funny (and goodness know that I've said offensive things just going for the laugh). I'm just saying that, while it's not something I dwell on, I personally don't care for it.

(and now that I've admitted that, I fully expect to see it a lot more in replies and responses to me :mrgreen:)
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I can honestly I don't recall ever hearing that in real life ever . . maybe its a regional thing like pop vs soda

whats it even mean, ill have to look it up . . . .

Ive heard people say "oh christ on crutches" im guessing its the same meaning . . .shock/surprise or to mean something like holy crap

to answer your question if im guessing the meaning properly, in general no it doesnt really effect me at all but im sure i could come up with a situation where it might
 
it's just me said:
Yes, having once been a sailor I can put up with people dropping F bombs and such but I have to draw the line at taking the Lord's name in vain.
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I don't take the Lord's name in vain, either. That's where I draw the line as well.
 
Chomsky said:
Nope - I find the f-word derivative particularly offensive; the 'freaking' variation is not quite as offensive to me, and regrettably I've occasionally used it.

I abhor swearing, and hate the habit.
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Dude, we could never hang then. :lol: I have a potty mouth.
 
Superfly said:
Dude, we could never hang then. :lol: I have a potty mouth.
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If you swear creatively, with intelligence, and a good sense of humor - I'll make an exception! ;)
 
X Factor said:
Just out of curiosity, do comments like "Christ on a cracker", etc. bother you at all? I admit that it is something that feels like a little dig at my faith. I totally acknowledge that many times there is no ill will intended and often people are just trying to be funny (and goodness know that I've said offensive things just going for the laugh). I'm just saying that, while it's not something I dwell on, I personally don't care for it.

(and now that I've admitted that, I fully expect to see it a lot more in replies and responses to me :mrgreen:)
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It doesn't bother me at all.

If I am with a friend who it does bother, however, I will certainly refrain from using such language.
 
I think personally choosing not to use just religious terms as profanity is one thing, and how bothered we are by it when somebody else does is another thing. For me I think it is the way it is done that creates the discomfort. Those who just innocently swear "Jesus" under their breath don't bother me but those who are being intentionally disrespectful or pointedly insulting do.

For instance, I'll ask everybody, is this cartoon funny? Disrespectful? Insulting? Do you tend to laugh or resent it? (In the interest of full disclosure, it makes me uncomfortable.)

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X Factor said:
Just out of curiosity, do comments like "Christ on a cracker", etc. bother you at all? I admit that it is something that feels like a little dig at my faith. I totally acknowledge that many times there is no ill will intended and often people are just trying to be funny (and goodness know that I've said offensive things just going for the laugh). I'm just saying that, while it's not something I dwell on, I personally don't care for it.

(and now that I've admitted that, I fully expect to see it a lot more in replies and responses to me :mrgreen:)
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personally I like christ and apart from this he is a prophet .I dont approve it either
 
soot said:
What do you guys mean by "draw the line"?
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For me, I draw the line at govt support. I fully support an individual's right to say "Christ on a cracker" but if the govt ever put it on a flag, I'd object. :lol:

TBH, I rarely curse in real life
 
AGENT J said:
I can honestly I don't recall ever hearing that in real life ever . . maybe its a regional thing like pop vs soda

whats it even mean, ill have to look it up . . . .

Ive heard people say "oh christ on crutches" im guessing its the same meaning . . .shock/surprise or to mean something like holy crap

to answer your question if im guessing the meaning properly, in general no it doesnt really effect me at all but im sure i could come up with a situation where it might
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you dont have to respond to any post in this thread.guess why :mrgreen:
 
Medusa said:
you dont have to respond to any post in this thread.guess why :mrgreen:
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I dont "have" to respond to anything anywhere in the entire internet but please tell us why lol
 
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