| − | In [[Buddhist]] [[morality]], the [[Five Precepts]], which are required to take as an [[oath]] or [[vow]] in order to be a Buddhist, specifically forbid gossip of "divisive speech" in the Fourth Precept which also forbids [[lying]], [[lewd]] or [[lascivious]] speech ([[profanity]]), and [[harsh]] speech. | + | In [[Buddhist]] [[morality]], the [[Five Precepts]], which are required to receive as a formal [[oath]] or [[vow]] in order to be a Buddhist (unlike many [[liberal]]s who call themselves Buddhists while ignoring [[morality]]), specifically forbid gossip or "divisive speech" in the Fourth Precept which also forbids [[lying]], lewd or lascivious speech ([[profanity]]), and [[anger|harsh speech]]. |