I've always had a beef with one of the Ten Commandments..

[JohnnyRingo]

First I'll point out that I'm a nonbeliever who tries to lead a moral life that doesn't interfere with others who have their own beliefs.

However, the 2nd one: "You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain" I believe is widely misunderstood. Most people think it means not to swear, that saying God dammit is a quick one way ticket to Hell. That seems bit heavy handed.

But if we break it down, the word "vain" has nothing to do with strong language. It is the stem of the word vanity which means one's self. So "do not take God's name for yourself". Then telling people what God wants of us is borderline sin. Telling people God speaks through you and wants you to donate your SS check to the Church Of What's Happening Now should be a rocket sled ride to the underworld.

And that's probably how it should be.