ReformationNow Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Is sarcasm sinful or not? The dictionary defines sarcasm as:"witty language used to convey insults or scorn." Sarcasm itself seems to be borne of pride. If Sarcasm is born of the pride of a person, doesn't that make it sinful? Just some random thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vianney Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 if it is done to put down your brother in a malicious way i would put it under a venial sin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetarplayer Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 Of course it all depends on what context it is used in. When it is used to put someone down, then yes, it is a sin. -Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dUSt Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 I use sarcasm for my attempts at humor. I agree, if it's meant to offend, it is a sin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulls Posted September 2, 2003 Share Posted September 2, 2003 i hope not, or i'm doomed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skuba steve Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 it can be used rhetorically i cant spell... but sometimes a bit of sarcasm helps people to think a bit... if that helps someone, it could be a selfless act Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReformationNow Posted September 3, 2003 Author Share Posted September 3, 2003 it can be used rhetorically i cant spell... but sometimes a bit of sarcasm helps people to think a bit... if that helps someone, it could be a selfless act There is only one selfless act in human history. That is when Christ laid down his life for us. All acts done by humans are selfish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pedro Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 There is only one selfless act in human history. That is when Christ laid down his life for us. All acts done by humans are selfish. What do you mean ALL human acts are selfish?? I don't think I follow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 What do you mean ALL human acts are selfish?? I don't think I follow. I think he's saying that none of our righteous acts please God. He should go to this thread: http://www.phatmass.com/phorum.index.php?s...&hl=filthy+rags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Conquers Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 I think in a lot of contexts, sarcasm cvan be sinful, but I'm guilty of it ALL the time. It literally means "tearing of flesh". Sinful or not, it's probably not nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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