'Gossip' had godly origins. Here's how it gained its sinful reputation

The word 'gossip' sounds sinful today, but it had far more innocent roots. Per NPR, the term originally had godly origins and was connected to family and friendship — meaning it once referred to the people you'd confide in, not the secrets you'd share.

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