Pulpit Language

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In a message dated 96-09-07 19:17:09 EDT, rj@eli.wariat.org (Robert J. Brown)
writes:

<< You cannot tell me that if a sinner of any sort is present in a church
 service that he does not realize his sin, and that it is not
 considered good practice in his present company.  Such a person will
 be more encouraged to examine himself because he will see that the
 majority feels as does the speaker about the issue. >>

Again, you miss the point.  The point is not whether we should avoid
"offending" a sinner at all costs. The point is: Should we use a word that
some feel borders on profanity behind the pulpit, a place many used to
actually consider sacred?  And would you, as a sinner, have responded to a
message in which the preacher called you a profane word?

--Rich Brown