• afraid_of_zombies@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    third commandment, “‭‭‬You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God, for the Lord will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name.”

    I thought it was because people swear to God in court and witness testimony was all that civilization has in terms of evidence.

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      I thought it was because people swear to God in court and witness testimony was all that civilization has in terms of evidence.

      I believe it’s more of a respect thing