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Jackpine Radical

(45,274 posts)
4. No, it was originally a Pagan blessing.
Sat Apr 20, 2013, 10:09 AM
Apr 2013

But you know those Christians. They can turn anything on its head.

dimbear

(6,271 posts)
8. Like so many etymological questions, it isn't exactly clear where it comes from, but there's a
Sat Apr 20, 2013, 05:30 PM
Apr 2013

theory that fuck goes back to the love goddess Frig, or Freya, however you see it spelled. Same as the origin of our day of the week Friday. Of all the trees of knowledge, etymology bears the strangest fruit.

dimbear

(6,271 posts)
9. Oddly enough, the very next verse punishes adultery with death.
Sat Apr 20, 2013, 05:34 PM
Apr 2013

I don't think many Republican politicians want to cozy up to that.


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