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Fractures will heal. But false accusations and slander may scar a person for life. Sticks and stones crush the body, but cruel words crush the soul. Many of us would never think of striking another physically, but our sensibilities are not offended by repeating an unconfirmed story. Some who would faint at the sight of blood are not at all disturbed by the sight of a battered reputation. Let’s consider the Ninth Commandment, and why violating harms us, not just others; and why it is so odious to God: