First, if we believe it's true, can it be in vain?
I'm not an expert here. My assumption would be that the motivation/mens rea behind it would be the distinction. Saying it to affirm it or to inform someone seems like it would be just fine to me. Saying it to knock someone else or put them in their place ... I dunno. I can't speak for God, but I think he might give someone a side-eye for that.
Two, say it for us if you will, but remember, we do believe it
Eh, I believe it as well in a different manner.
Religion, whether true or not, is what builds civilization.
There is no civilization that I would want to live in except the ones built by Christianity. Even if none of the supernatural stuff is 100% true ... by its fruits shall you know it.
I'm not an expert here. My assumption would be that the motivation/mens rea behind it would be the distinction. Saying it to affirm it or to inform someone seems like it would be just fine to me. Saying it to knock someone else or put them in their place ... I dunno. I can't speak for God, but I think he might give someone a side-eye for that.
Eh, I believe it as well in a different manner.
Religion, whether true or not, is what builds civilization.
There is no civilization that I would want to live in except the ones built by Christianity. Even if none of the supernatural stuff is 100% true ... by its fruits shall you know it.