#12612 How to Avoid Gossip – Fr. Gregory Pine - Fr. Gregory Pine

“How Can I Avoid Gossip?” This question opens a discussion on the implications of cursing and the use of God’s name in vain. Other topics include strategies for overcoming cussing, the moral responsibilities of viewers regarding language in films, and whether little lies can be considered sinful.

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Questions Covered:

• 15:16 – My worst habit is cussing. Can you recommend how I can stop?
• 19:31 – Is it ever acceptable for an actor to take the Lord’s name in vain for a movie? And as viewers do we bear any culpability for viewing it?
• 31:32 – Are little lies sinful?
• 42:07 – Is it wrong to say “G.D.”? My dad said it all the time.
• 45:59 – Rahab lied, but she’s this biblical hero. What’s the deal with that?
• 47:30 – How would you approach someone in your life who regularly uses the Lord’s name in vain?
• 51:43 – My students just say the most outrageous and nonsensical things. How can I cut this off without completely shutting down the classroom?