what is the possible issue with taking the Lord's name in vain in christianity? judaism?
is this seen as a possible issue in any of the hindu schools?
zoroastrianism? any other religion that speaks of a holy name?
Some believe that God's name Jehovah should not be used.
However there is nothing in the Scriptures that supports that view.
God said not to take his name " in vain" or in a worthless way(depending on the translation used).
But that does not mean that we should not use the name. Rather, it means that servant of jehovah should not do things that discredit his name.
Ex 20:7 (part of the 10 commandments) "You must not take up the name of Jehovah your God in a worthless way for Jehovah will not leave the one unpunished who takes up his name in a worthless way"
Rather than being unspeakable as some think, the name was honored, loved, respected. It was used in naming places, and even in naming people.
Following are a few among well-known Bible names whose meanings involve Jehovah or Jah(shortened poetic form as in Hallelujah).
Joel means Jehovah is God.
Jonathan means Jehovah has given
Joshua means Jehovah is salvation
John means Jehovah has been gracious.