What I'm saying is, we commonly say such things, well, I don't, but many do. It's become a cultural thing. But you are saying that was Thomas' mode of speech? To use God's Titles, LORD, God, not to really address God, more like today's OMG. I'm not convinced. That this was how they spoke. Is that so? That this was how Jesus' disciples spoke in His resurrected Presence? No, I'm definitely NOT convinced.Well, there it is.
BTW, the expression, ‘taking the Lord’s name in vain’ applies to court cases, as does the Commandment against perjury, not general lying.
"He said it to Jesus, "My Lord and my God!", but he wasn't really saying that JESUS was his Lord and God, more just an empty expression of his excitement." If there were a personal direction for Thomas' words ASIDE from Jesus, and we are saying it wasn't just an exclamation, it would of course be the Father, however, the Scripture says Thomas said this to Jesus.
Much love!