In Matthew 5:21-22, Jesus says, “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with a brother or sister will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ is answerable to the court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire of hell."
It's not just "fool" and "raca", either. I believe the following are also prohibited by Jesus:
Moron, imbecile, cretin, dolt, numbskull, doofus, bozo, ignoramus, dodo, Half-wit, nit-wit, dimwit, idiot, buffoon, nimrod, dummy, dullard, simpleton, nutcase, knucklehead, dunderhead, bonehead, chucklehead, lunkhead, airhead, meathead, blockhead, dumbbell, birdbrain, lamebrain, pea brain, dumbo, dunce, goober, rube, chump, maroon, clown, mouth breather, and mental midget.
If this were not a family-friendly blog, I could generate another 100 words to add to that list.
Why does English have so many ways to call someone stupid?
Regardless, we aren't supposed to be using any of them.
Anger towards a brother or sister cannot cohabitate with love for God.
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