Ep. 126: Can Christians Cuss?

Ep. 126: Can Christians Cuss? | Catholicism, Easter Drama, and Strong Language in ScriptureIn this episode of Focused on Christ, Pastor Nathan Smith joins host Mike Crump to tackle a thought-provoking batch of mailbag questions that tie into recent news and cultural trends.We start by reflecting on the death of Pope Francis and explore the key theological differences between Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox traditions—including their views on salvation, church leadership, and the role of the Pope.Next, we discuss some surprising Easter church events, including a “Princess Bride” musical (Source: Twitter ⁨@Protestia⁩) and a pastor who used explicit language from the pulpit following online backlash. This leads us to the central question from a listener: Is it ever appropriate for Christians to use curse words or strong language?We break this down into:Curse words: What defines them? Are they ever acceptable for believers?Strong rebukes in Scripture: From “brood of vipers” to Paul’s bold language—how should we understand these?Sexual imagery in the Bible: How should Christians speak about sexuality in an oversexualized culture?Join us as we dig into Scripture and cultural wisdom to answer these tough but important questions.🔔 Subscribe for more Christ-centered conversations🌐 Visit focusedonchrist.com for show notes and resources⭐️ If this episode encouraged you, please leave a 5-star review and share it with a friend!#ChristianPodcast #CussingChristian #CatholicVsProtestant #BiblicalLanguage #EasterControversy #FocusedOnChrist