Author Topic: How we speak (Read 1218 times)

Kephapaulos · « **on:** March 29, 2007, 08:19:14 PM »

How Catholics speak everyday is important. It must be different from that of the world. Our speech can be very much an indicator of who we are, aside from the distinction of languages. I notice that many Catholics seem to speak like anyone else in the world, but nonetheless, I am not saying Catholics should speak a different language altogether. Rather, there simply needs to be some adjustment and change in the terminology used. For example, not that it is intrinsically sinful, but saying words often like "dude" or "man" express a likeness to how the world speaks. I have, of course, used such kind of words myself, I believe, but I see that they are really not the most appropriate for Catholics to use. Some would most likely disagree with me or not see my point, but that should not be surprise considering man's fallen nature and how the world has become now. Human nature is good, yet fallen. It is in need of God's sanctifying grace, which can only be obtained through the Catholic Church from our Lord Jesus Christ's perpetual Sacrifice on the Cross.

Matthew · « **Reply #1 on:** March 29, 2007, 09:09:24 PM »

I think I know what you mean.

It's similar to using "coarse language" I suppose. It makes you sound low and vulgar, as if the people you are talking to don't deserve a well-thought out sentence.

It's a bit of sloth, mixed with a bit of lack of charity, etc.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it's a mortal sin to say "dude" but it does scandalize people into thinking that you have to be "cool", it is a sort of laziness, and it tends to make others think that YOU, TOO think that too much thinking isn't a good thing.

Most people who talk like that have a certain culture, mindset (study, books = bad), etc. and you might scandalize others by using such language -- how would they know if you read and make a daily meditation, when you're not hanging out at the mall?

In Christ,

Matthew

MichaelSolimanto · « **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2007, 01:35:51 AM »

So many people, even (sadly) in the trad Catholic environment, do not find obscenities that big of a deal. How they can overlook this is amazing considering how St. Paul speaks against the use of obscenities.

CampeadorShin · « **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2007, 05:56:31 PM »

I've seen too many traditionalists who use foul language. They are mostly from two groups of traditionalists.

I'm not going to say which two groups, since it may only be relevant to my experience.

CampeadorShin · « **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2007, 05:57:01 PM »

Hmm.

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Dude, its the real presence.

MichaelSolimanto · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2007, 07:42:18 PM »

Camp... have you seen several chapels where this is the case? I can say I've seen certain parishes, but as a whole it's more individualistic and who their favorite priest is and if that priest uses foul language.

clare · « **Reply #6 on:** April 01, 2007, 09:16:58 AM »

I see no harm in fitting in with the world in matters which are not sinful.

Clare.