1. The second commandment emphasizes speaking reverently of God and holy things and in being truthful in taking oaths.
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2. A lawful oath must have a good reason and be based on truth, whether we plan to do something right or wrong.
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3. Calling God as a witness (taking an oath) to a lie is perjury.
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4. A vow is a promise to God which is serious, but does not bind under sin (i.e. is not a sin if not completed).
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5. Taking God's name in vain (such a saying 'God' when surprised) is not a venial sin.
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6. Cursing is a venial sin which involves calling down evil on a person, place or thing.
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7. Blasphemy is using language insulting God directly, while insulting saints or holy things is cursing.
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8. Sunday is the Christian 'Sabbath' because Jesus rose from the dead and the Holy Spirit descended at Pentecost on the first day of the week.
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9. Fulfilling the third commandment can be accomplished by assisting at Mass, or by praying an hour at home.
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10. Avoiding unnecessary servile (physical) work as a rule of honoring Sunday was rescinded by Vatican II.
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False