Sam Wrote:Uh...got a question that may have been discussed before but I don't recall seeing this. This may sound goofy but it triggered a question in me while reading Infernal.
Jack doesn't believe in God, correct?? So why does he say "Jesus" and "Goddamn" all the time when cursing? Why not "by Buddha be damned" or "may Kali feast on your soul" or some such other curse of equal non-iconic-belief? Taking the Lord's name in vain is supposed to be the worst curse to utter. But if you don't believe in God then why would such a curse even be in your vocabulary? Just wondering if Jack is subconsciously wrestling with his beliefs?
First, let's define cursing. It's nothing but the shocking power of a word.
Say crap is acceptable but shit isn't? Someone tell me the differance between the two, when they mean the same thing, and why one is more acceptable than the other? Goddamn is only offensive to those that believe in God. Buddha be damned is only offensive to those that belive in it.Etc. etc.etc.
Why do we use cusswords? They are an exclamation, nothing less and nothing more. We use them to show excitement, disdain, anger, sadness happiness,etc.etc.etc. Jack learned his cuss words in America, so he uses the ones he's heard, (as do I)
KRW