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Watch your language: The New York Times knows that profane language matters—and so should we

By Filings on Wed, 10/08/25
Christian Living
Foul Language
Profanity
American Culture
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“In The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self, Trueman writes, ‘speaking with profanity is now considered evidence of integrity, a performance of authenticity.’ Somehow, this belief has leaked into the Christian community.’” - World

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