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The eighth commandment of the Decalogue is one of the clearest and most direct: “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor” (Exodus 20:16). Throughout the history of the Church, this commandment has been understood as a condemnation of lying in all its forms. But what does this mean …

The commandment “You shall not take the name of God in vain” is perhaps one of the most well-known but also one of the least deeply understood. For many, this instruction is simply about avoiding profane or vulgar expressions that involve God’s name. However, Catholic tradition teaches us that this …