Creative Ways To Take God's Name In Vain
I was raised to believe that you don't take the Lord's name in vain. It IS a commandment, after all. It is the third commandment, in fact (unless you're Catholic or Lutheran, then it's the second). But still, it is right up there.
I never really understood what that meant, taking the Lord's name in vain, except where it comes to using the expression, "god!" Like, "GOD! I can't believe the Orioles can't BUY a win this season." I always understood it to mean when you throw His name around like it was nothing. Like when Everett said, "JESUS CHRIST! Can't I count on you people?!"
Lisa will not allow the use of the Lord's name in vain when she is around. She gets flat mad about it. Now, when she gets really upset, she will let the expletives fly, but never the Lord's name. No sir, not ever.
I still wince when people use God's name in a flippant manner. But eventually I came to understand that there is more than one way to violate the third commandment. I think when people attribute things to God that He has no part of, that is taking His name in vain. That happens a lot among well-meaning believers. But I'll save that one for another time.
Yesterday we saw a prime example of creativity when violating the third commandment. And it came from none other than Tausha Borland, the drunk, pill-popping murdering bitch who killed two cyclists on June 9.
When they first arrested her, this is what she looked like:
This week, Borland was called back to court to face a bail hearing. See, the judge in the case did not feel like there was any compelling reason to keep her in jail, so bail was set at $50,000 per victim. All her family had to do was put up $10,000, and she was free to go, free to drive, shop, enjoy life, or whatever else she wanted to do. But a motion was filed to increase her bail amount to $500,000. When she showed up for court this week, this is what she looked like:
Looks like Ms. Borland found time to get down to the salon for a cut and color. And look at her neck. SHE IS WEARING A CROSS NECKLACE.
She callously takes the life of two exceptional people (and make no mistake about it, she would have taken your life too if you'd gotten in her way), but when she has to appear before the judge, she puts a cross necklace on, as though that would evoke sympathy. It makes me sick.
I'm no Bible scholar, but it seems to me that this is one way a person can take the name of the Lord in vain. Just pull Him out of your hip pocket, when you need Him. It's all good.
Some might say it worked, because the judge did not grant the DA's request for $500k bail. The court did raise her bail, to $300,000. The court ordered that if she makes bail (which she did, on Tuesday morning), she has to wear an ankle bracelet monitor, be subject to house arrest, she has to surrender her drivers license, and is not allowed to come with spitting distance of an establishment that sells alcoholic beverages. We'll see if she complies. I wouldn't bet the rent on it though.
I never really understood what that meant, taking the Lord's name in vain, except where it comes to using the expression, "god!" Like, "GOD! I can't believe the Orioles can't BUY a win this season." I always understood it to mean when you throw His name around like it was nothing. Like when Everett said, "JESUS CHRIST! Can't I count on you people?!"
Lisa will not allow the use of the Lord's name in vain when she is around. She gets flat mad about it. Now, when she gets really upset, she will let the expletives fly, but never the Lord's name. No sir, not ever.
I still wince when people use God's name in a flippant manner. But eventually I came to understand that there is more than one way to violate the third commandment. I think when people attribute things to God that He has no part of, that is taking His name in vain. That happens a lot among well-meaning believers. But I'll save that one for another time.
Yesterday we saw a prime example of creativity when violating the third commandment. And it came from none other than Tausha Borland, the drunk, pill-popping murdering bitch who killed two cyclists on June 9.
When they first arrested her, this is what she looked like:
This week, Borland was called back to court to face a bail hearing. See, the judge in the case did not feel like there was any compelling reason to keep her in jail, so bail was set at $50,000 per victim. All her family had to do was put up $10,000, and she was free to go, free to drive, shop, enjoy life, or whatever else she wanted to do. But a motion was filed to increase her bail amount to $500,000. When she showed up for court this week, this is what she looked like:
Looks like Ms. Borland found time to get down to the salon for a cut and color. And look at her neck. SHE IS WEARING A CROSS NECKLACE.
She callously takes the life of two exceptional people (and make no mistake about it, she would have taken your life too if you'd gotten in her way), but when she has to appear before the judge, she puts a cross necklace on, as though that would evoke sympathy. It makes me sick.
I'm no Bible scholar, but it seems to me that this is one way a person can take the name of the Lord in vain. Just pull Him out of your hip pocket, when you need Him. It's all good.
Some might say it worked, because the judge did not grant the DA's request for $500k bail. The court did raise her bail, to $300,000. The court ordered that if she makes bail (which she did, on Tuesday morning), she has to wear an ankle bracelet monitor, be subject to house arrest, she has to surrender her drivers license, and is not allowed to come with spitting distance of an establishment that sells alcoholic beverages. We'll see if she complies. I wouldn't bet the rent on it though.
Like you Jason I have very little (translated: none) faith in the justice system any more. For over 10 years I saw (and walked through it) a friend be accused of everything (attempted murder, molestation, abuse) by an ex who wanted to hurt him in the worst way. He fought for over 10 years, lost everything, in order to at least see his children. Three times a judge found him innocent but each time she pulled some new card that negated or slowed the process. She fled the state, ran with the children, defied court orders, you name it. Sounds to me like the prosecutor needs a new venue or petition for a new judge. This "woman" ought to be glad the OT principle of "eye for an eye" is still not in effect. I just cannot imagine the pain the families of these victims are facing.
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Emily's grandmother has a very subtle way of dealing with taking the Lord's name in vain. Whenever anyone exclaims "Jesus Christ!" she simply says, "Present!"
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Jesus Christ this article is amazing! I mean, OH MY GOD its such a intuitive and smart article and makes alot of really good points points. This author must be blessed by the lord baby jesus for being able to write something like this. For Christs sake, everyone on here is a bunch of fucked jesus freaks...
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You know using the lords name in vein in Oklahoma will land you 5 years!
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