[newberger]

I think we all need to make allowances for someone who goes by the moniker of "OLD REGGIE"! ;-) You have also certainly proven yourself willing to apologize if told that you've been out of line. Haven't seen any such sign of humility from Isaiah_66_2. I try to refrain from comments that reflect on a person's character rather than on the character of their arguments. I just think that it's good manners. Not that I'm perfect, by any stretch of the imagination, or want to push my personal standards on others. My wife and I try to treat the kids the same way. We'll say, "that was a stupid, idiotic thing to do!" instead of "you stupid idiot!" The only "judgemental" name I'm more than willing to call someone is "sinner." After all, aren't we? Off for the night. God Bless.

I'd also like to see us refrain from taking the Lord's name in vain as we joke with each other.

I've seen it several times today and it doesn't speak well for Christians discussing the faith, publicly.

Paul

[Wordsmith]

I'd also like to see us refrain from taking the Lord's name in vain as we joke with each other.

I'm not sure what exactly you're referring to, but it certainly sounds like a good policy especially considering the number of lurking "religious seekers" that are likely to be watching. I try to refrain from saying, "Geez," even though its an old habit, because I don't think it shows proper respect for the name of Our Lord.

[IMRight]

I'd also like to see us refrain from taking the Lord's name in vain as we joke with each other

God bless you and your intentions! Good luck making it stick. When I tried it I got a lot a posts acting like I was some sort of prude.

[eastsider]

I'd also like to see us refrain from taking the Lord's name in vain as we joke with each other. I've seen it several times today and it doesn't speak well for Christians discussing the faith, publicly.

I'll second that.