What is amazing to me that if I took a cross section of those that found no fault in saying those and those that commented on my post, the majority are younger that see no problem with it, while the older people tended to agree with my post. It falls perfectly with President Monson's thoughts from General Conference Priesthood session:

"Many movies and television shows portray behavior which is in direct opposition to the laws of God. Do not subject yourself to the innuendo and outright filth which are so often found there. The lyrics in much of today’s music fall in the same category. The profanity so prevalent around us today would never have been tolerated in the not-too-distant past. Sadly, the Lord’s name is taken in vain over and over again. Recall with me the commandment—one of the ten—which the Lord revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai: “Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.”² I am sorry that any of us is subjected to profane language, and I plead with you not to use it. I implore you not to say or to do anything of which you cannot be proud." 

Thomas S. Monson Priesthood Power

Some of the commentary suggested that I may be judging and some mentioned my "holier than thou" attitude. It is these that I'd like to devote the rest of my blog posts.

I honestly do not think that this post was indicative of judging others. My intent was not to a single person, but my feelings about that subject.  So, where is the line between judging and allowing one to have their say? My wife will be the first to say I am very opinionated. Freedom of Speech is a part of our constitution. Everyone has the right to an opinion. We may not like what they have to say, but we should respect their choices. But, as a parent if my kids did something that I did not approve of, I let them know then and there about it. I was not only exercising my free agency, but also was judging them within my rights as a parent. I was always mindful if the scripture passage that stated:

And again, inasmuch as parents have children in Zion, or in any of her stakes which are organized, that teach them not to understand the doctrine of repentance, faith in Christ the Son of the living God, and of baptism and the gift of the Holy Ghost by the laying on of the hands, when eight years old, the sin be upon the heads of the parents.  (D&C 68:25).

I am also mindful of the saying, that we teach them (our children) correct principles and then let them govern themselves. This does not mean to me that we sit back and let our children go wildly with abandon down the path to personal destruction. We encourage them, we help where we can, we pray for them, we weep for them.

With the mandate given to us many years ago that, "Every member a missionary",we have the responsibility to proclaim the gospel by word and example. In our modern age, the Internet is widely used and has the largest audience. The Internet can be used as good and evil. We can voice our opinions, share our testimonies, and - tada Blog! :) when I see things that trouble me, I will open my mouth and give my opinion. Many times, I back it up with scriptural or general authority talks on the subject. Am I judging them? I personally don't think so because I do not call out individuals. My voice is more general - along the line that the General Authorities use at General Conference.

What does it mean to have a "holier than thou" attitude? To me, once again it is judging someone else by their actions and comparing it to ones own. And once again, at General Conference, the speakers generally talk to the group as a whole and does not single an individual out. 

Each one of us are at different levels, if you will when it comes to things spiritual. Some may have deeper understanding on certain principles and then at the same time have less understanding on certain principles than the other person. The Lord stands ready to teach us, but it comes to us "...Line upon line, precept upon precept...". I think of Lehi and his vision, where after he partook of the fruit and found it to be most desireable, the thing he desired was  to share that was others. Could this be construed as a "holier than than thou" attitude? In my opinion, no! Because Lehi knew the joy the gospel would bring to others. And we, who have been baptized members and gained testimonies and knowledge wish to share with others. So, it is in the presentation that differentiates sharing the gospel with others vs. sharing thoughts with the intent of trying to be superior to another person. That, to me is the key.

Let state this unequivocally - we are all imperfect. We all have our faults. We will falter and stumble. That include you AND me. And lest we think that we are superior or have mastered a certain principle, The Lord is there to show us our imperfections. We all have our own Gethsemane's to face. We can let all of this sink in our heads and get down on ourselves. We can let it fester in us - or we can face those imperfections and deal with them. As we face those imperfections and ask for divine assistance, we can rise above those things. I believe when Jesus finished the sermon on the mount with the words, "...be ye therefore perfect even as your Father in Heaven is..", it is not an instantaneous change to me, the important thing is that we face those imperfections and, as our beloved former Prophet Gordon B. Hinckley often said at the conclusion of many General Conferences:

Try a little harder to be a little better

That, to me is what perfection is all about.