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jansegers Dec 27, 2020

Googling the etymology of deus ...

Finding this interesting tidbit :

#deus #god #jan_sewi #tan_nimi #etymology

janPiteJanseke Jan 8, 2020

Taking the Lord's Name in Vain

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And we should take note that using the Lord's name in vain is the most serious form of cussing - the most evil elevated form of it. And, we shouldn't be surprised then that every language and dialect in the world contain cuss words or at least metaphorical ways of expressing that which is considered taboo. [1] Amazingly, this even includes a new language called Toki Pona which has only 120-125 words in it. [2]

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[2] Inspired by Taoist philosophy, Toki Pona was developed by a Canadian linguist in the early 2000s, first published online in 2001. Its intent was minimalism so one may more easily reflect on positive thinking. Though it has a small vocabulary of only 120-125 words, speakers are able to communicate relying upon the context and certain combinations of words to express more specific meanings. However, in 2010, less than a decade after its development, someone was already working on a Toki Pona cuss-word generator for the language. This emphasizes the ingenuity of Satan and the total depravity of man in their hatred of God. Reference: Rogers, Steven D. (2011). "Part I: Made-Up Languages – Toki pona." A Dictionary of Made-Up Languages. Adams Media.

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https://thirdmill.org/answers/answer.asp/file/50224

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