To be a picker of nits....we are useing the word "swear" incorrectly here.
I believe the true definition of swear is to affirm or attest to some thing. Usually swear is used in attesting to the veracity of a claim or statement.
What we are really talking about here is vulgarity and slang. Most of the common "swear" words used today are not biblicly prohibited. The "swear" words are just social faux pas' The only "true" "swear" words that can reasonably be considered sinful are those that take the "Lords" name in vain. This would include Damn, G**Damn, Jesus!, Christ! and Jesus Christ!. (note the invocation of the !) while words like ■■■■, shit and any number of references to genitalia
did not even exist as such when the bible was being written. (yes they had other words for that stuff but not the ones we use today)
Having spent over 10 years in the military I have been able to observe some mighty fine traditions, amoung which creative vulgarity was one. Of course now that the armed forces are for the most part co-ed these traditions will change, because despite what people say, women will always be treated differently from the men...unless the military evolves into Robert A. Heinleins vision of the Military in "StarShip Troopers" the movie version.....co-ed showers....what a concept
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