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�O you who believe! If a Fasiq (liar � evil person) comes to you with any news, verify it, lest you should harm people in ignorance, and afterwards you become regretful for what you have done.� (49:6) �Not a word does he utter but there is a watcher by him ready (to record it).� (50:18) "Woe to every slanderer and backbiter.� (104:1) == I wonder why we gossip? is it because it reveals others to us? And why should others be revealed to us? Why do you want to know others? Why this extraordinary concern about others? First of all, why do we gossip? It is a form of restlessness, is it not? Like worry, it is an indication of a restless mind. Why this desire to interfere with others, to know what others are doing, saying? It is a very superficial mind that gossips, isn't it? - an inquisitive mind which is wrongly directed. The questioner seems to think that others are revealed to him by his being concerned with them - with their doings, with their thoughts, with their opinions. But do we know others if we don't know ourselves? Can we judge others, if we do not know the way of our own thinking, the way we act, the way we behave? Why this extraordinary concern over others? Is it not an escape, really, this desire to find out what others are thinking and feeling and gossiping about? Doesn't it offer an escape from ourselves? Is there not in it also the desire to interfere with others' lives? Isn't our own life sufficiently difficult, sufficiently complex, sufficiently painful, without dealing with others', interfering with others'? Is there time to think about others in that gossipy, cruel, ugly manner? Why do we do this? You know, everybody does it. Practically everybody gossips about somebody else. Why?I wonder why we gossip? is it because it reveals others to us? And why should others be revealed to us? Why do you want to know others? Why this extraordinary concern about others? First of all, why do we gossip? It is a form of restlessness, is it not? Like worry, it is an indication of a restless mind. Why this desire to interfere with others, to know what others are doing, saying? It is a very superficial mind that gossips, isn't it? - an inquisitive mind which is wrongly directed. The questioner seems to think that others are revealed to him by his being concerned with them - with their doings, with their thoughts, with their opinions. But do we know others if we don't know ourselves? Can we judge others, if we do not know the way of our own thinking, the way we act, the way we behave? Why this extraordinary concern over others? Is it not an escape, really, this desire to find out what others are thinking and feeling and gossiping about? Doesn't it offer an escape from ourselves? Is there not in it also the desire to interfere with others' lives? Isn't our own life sufficiently difficult, sufficiently complex, sufficiently painful, without dealing with others', interfering with others'? Is there time to think about others in that gossipy, cruel, ugly manner? Why do we do this? You know, everybody does it. Practically everybody gossips about somebody else. Why? for full text, see link " on Gossip"
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What is the the difference between gossip slander and hypocrisy?
gossip is the spreading of social information that is unimportant enough not to be considered political or criminal. Slander is saying things that could be damaging to such a degree that the law could intervene and lay criminal charges. The slander somebody via the written word is called libel. hypocrisy is saying one thing and doing the opposite. Christ had a lot to say about hypocrites.
What the name for someone who gossips?
Slander is knowingly spreading false information about a person to others through one's words. Malicious gossip would possibly fall under the definition of slander. However, just because someone says something that hurts your feelings, doesn't mean that the person has slandered you. If you believe that the malicious gossip against you rises to the level of slander, you should see a personal injury attorney in your area.
What does the cowboy slang 'slangander' mean?
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant to slander, or gossip and backbiting. It's another made-up word.
What are the release dates for I Love Lucy - 1951 The Gossip 1-24?
I Love Lucy - 1951 The Gossip 1-24 was released on: USA: 24 March 1952
What is character slander?
Character slander is the disparaging of another person's good qualities (like honesty, integrity, etc.) by falsey stating that he or she possesses either none of those qualities or possesses the exact opposite of those qualities. It has been said that lawyers, such as myself, are not permitted to sue for character slander for obvious reasons.
Why does black balled means discriminate?
This is slander and rejection of a person in the work field. A person is black balled if they can not obtain a job or upgrade to a higher paying job due to gossip about them.
How do rumors hurt people?
They hurt people because they spread false gossip and likes about someone.Some rumours are slander or defamation of character, both of which are sueable in a civil court of law.
When does Gossip Girl season 3 start?
Gossip girl is premiering on the Cw. on August 31rst for those who are canadiens gossip girl will probly start septmember 3rd
Is there more Gossip Girl books to come?
Yes, there's a new series called "Gossip Girl: The Carlyles". The latest book from the series is "Gossip Girl: Love the One You're With".
When will we know who Gossip Girl is?
The identity of Gossip Girl is revealed in the final episode.
What are the Gossip Girls?
because gurls have nothing else to do like myself i love to gossip i cnt help bt wat is a gurl dat neva gossip!!!!!A LOW DWN BORING GURL!!!!
False speech intended to hurt another is?
Slander. SLANDER.
