Phosphorus wrote:Don't forget the technical difference between profanity and obscenity (while one is often used to cover the other). Profanity as strictly defined is certainly sinful wherever it may be found, because it is taking the name of something sacred or worthy of respect in vain, particularly God's own name. Obscenity tends to be mindlessly crude for shock value. I don't believe I've ever used words from either category in my life, although especially here at a university I am regularly exposed.
by these definitions then:
Profanity- I do use frequently. but only with one statement. and that's be "Oh my.."
Obscenity-
I think this on occasion but never say them. except as I stated previously with my pointer finger in substitute- though the intentions are the same.