Originally posted by Grampy Bobbywrong! from the Compact Oxford English Dictionary (online):
"Sanctified" means nothing more or less than 'set apart', designated for a specific
purpose as with 'sanctified sarcasm'. The word itself has no spiritual connotation.
sanctify
/sangktifi/
• verb (sanctifies, sanctified) 1 make or declare holy; consecrate. 2 make legitimate or binding by religious sanction. 3 free from sin. 4 give the appearance of being right or good.
— DERIVATIVES sanctification noun sanctifier noun.
— ORIGIN Latin sanctificare, from sanctus ‘holy’.
http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/sanctify?view=uk
Originally posted by MimorOf course the word has been used historically and still is in vogue within spiritual contexts. Why? Because of functionality
Not quite. Check your dictionary. 🙂
(its root meaning is to set apart), not because of some ordained usage or legalistic restriction. Get past the dictionary.
Originally posted by mikelomhmm, what was the outburst all about???
After our little outburst of Automoton, I don't know who's posting.
I could be him. You could be him.
I think we need confirmation from Russ and Christ that he has been identified and marked!
CFT- your Aotomoton I/D has been revealed! 😛
Some v. random topics posted by that one!
😀
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyORIGIN Latin sanctificare, from sanctus ‘holy’
Of course the word has been used historically and still is in vogue within spiritual contexts. Why? Because of functionality
(its root meaning is to set apart), not because of some ordained usage or legalistic restriction. Get past the dictionary.
yeah, of course the dictionary is the worst place to go when you what to find the meaning of a word.
Originally posted by Grampy BobbyAre you suggesting that we get past common usage, dictionaries, etymology or anything else that might help us get a common understanding of the words we use, and just make up our own definitions? That would explain why you seem incapable of purple* socks** most of the time.
Of course the word has been used historically and still is in vogue within spiritual contexts. Why? Because of functionality
(its root meaning is to set apart), not because of some ordained usage or legalistic restriction. Get past the dictionary.
*: By "purple" I mean "meaningful".
**: By "socks" I mean "communication".
Originally posted by NordlysBreadknife station!
Are you suggesting that we get past common usage, dictionaries, etymology or anything else that might help us get a common understanding of the words we use, and just make up our own definitions? That would explain why you seem incapable of purple* socks** most of the time.
*: By "purple" I mean "meaningful".
**: By "socks" I mean "communication".
Originally posted by NordlysBobby has holes in his socks.
Are you suggesting that we get past common usage, dictionaries, etymology or anything else that might help us get a common understanding of the words we use, and just make up our own definitions? That would explain why you seem incapable of purple* socks** most of the time.
*: By "purple" I mean "meaningful".
**: By "socks" I mean "communication".
