First of all allow me to say, I applaude the woman for standing
up for her faith. I should be so brave as to take a public stand as
she did. She did not mean any harm, but she ended up giving the
enemy a reason to criticise her Christian witness.And I chastise the airlines for saying the woman was making
racist remarks. On airlines it is all about political correctness. We
Christians have no rights while the Islamic people can do and say
whatever and are not called to accountability for it. The day will
come when every country will regret those decisions as Islam
seeks to take over the world (their stated goal.)However, we are to wisely choose our fights and the woman
chose very unwisely. She reprimanded innocent women who did
not mean to blaspheme. They were using the phrase, "Oh, my
god" to express concern for a child who had fallen. When I say
that, I mean it as a form of quick prayer for God to get involved
in what would be a bad situation.The woman further accused them of taking God's name in vain by
using that expression. I'm sorry but "god" is not God's name! Even
saying the usual "g-- ----" is not taking His name in vain but rather is
"corrupt communication" coming out of one's mouth.When something like this happens it shows us all our need to "study
to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman who needeth not
to be ashamed..." Study of the Word in this case would cause one
to realize the women were not taking God's name in vain. Also I am
persuaded that passage has a deeper meaning. I believe it means
anyone who names the name of Christ by claiming to be a Christian
and is not, is taking God's name in vain. And I certainly believe saying
the name "Jesus" as an oath is taking His name in vain.I also pray that my own words do not seem judgemental. If they
come across that way to anyone, I apologize in advance. If I seem
less than tolerant of this dear lady, I do not meant to be. God bless
you all...Shelva