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I don’t know – I usually figure God is big enough to take it and turn the other cheek. If a believer is particularly disrespectful, I think it would be fine to speak to him privately about his behavior and encourage him towards something better.
Sonia
Hi Neil
Your OP expresses my own feelings very well. I’m not sure how to handle it myself. In the past, when one of my students has repeatedly used such language I have gently informed them that I am uncomfortable with such expressions and asked them not to use such in my presence. They have always respected my wishes. When it comes to colleagues or friends I have sometimes let it pass and sometimes allowed them to see my discomfort but I often try to remind myself that I may be guilty of offences which grieve God even more.
This, and also Pilgrim’s reply. We may not always be in a position to call someone on it, but as Lewis (I think) once said we shouldn’t be looking like we agree and are joining in the ridicule: like the Queen we should not be amused. 