God or G_D... click here to learn the difference

Well I was wrong

I thought the use of G_D was one of hate and spite and such

Kinda like the use of XMAS instead of Christmas...

I didnt realize it was more than likely Jewish people using it...
as per their custom dictates...

Read below for some nice postings on the differences of God and G_D

Cool, I learned something

God Bless you all

except you Jews

G_D bless you!

reply to post by EvolEric


When I use GD it is for two words, not one. Get it? And yes I am trying not to offend others. If it weren't for the sensors I would have no problem typing it out.

reply to post by EvolEric


It is not idiotic to debate the existence of something that affects the lives of so many people in negative ways.

Now to the spelling, you may want to research why they spell it that way.

It isn't about offending anyone.

Do you know any Jews? It comes from the Jewish tradition of giving gods name reverence.

reply to post by EvolEric


perhaps some peoples personal beliefs dictate that the Lord's name not be written. lots of different cultures, different religions, customs, beliefs. they have theirs as you have yours. have a great day, and happy holidays to you too

I don't really care if someone writes G_d or God or god or whatever. To each his own.

There are certain beliefs that do this, it is a custom of those religions that believe you are not to write or speak God's name.

It's not different than standing up for other cultural customs, which all *fair minded* people seem to rush to do. I wish folks here weren't so judgmental of things they don't understand.

reply to post by megabytz


God's name isnt GOD...

It is...

Tetragrammaton

So i understand the whole reverence thing...

thats why the word GOD is used... instead of Tetragrammaton

Jewish tradition prohibits the writing or speaking Gods name (YHWH)....some today use that logic for the English spelling/translation so they use G-d, G_d or G!d.

Edit: to add or speaking

reply to post by megabytz


'God' is not the name of god.

YHVH is.

This thread is officially jew-approved!

reply to post by EvolEric


I know god isn't his name thats why I said it comes from that tradition.

Many Jews do not spell out the word god, it is not about offending anyone.

reply to post by RoswellCityLimits


I realize that but the motivation comes from the practice of not spelling out YHVH.

Not all jews do it but many do.

reply to post by EvolEric

This is your belief and I respect that>>>> Do you respect those of different beliefs?

The bottom line is no one can PROVE anything in this area. Everyone has faith in what THEY believe, this is not proof, in a general manner of speaking it is an opinion, nothing more.

For every argument you can put forth to *prove* your believe those of other faiths can put forth their *proof* you are wrong....

Respect is a simple thing....some have it, some work on it, some only respect people that agree with them.

I try to give everyone the respect I hope to receive. Seems simple enough.

Does is really matter if total strangers write in a way you do not agree with?

reply to post by Cinaed


Do I respect the beliefs of others...

More than you will ever know

Does is really matter if total strangers write in a way you do not agree with?

I'll prolly sleep all the same tonight regardless

Who don't Jews want to spell out God?

I don't see the sin in it...

But I don't get it?

Seriously I don't?

God is but a title... not a name

I can respect their reverence to his name

Why not spell out the title?

"G-o-d"

How does this offend Jews?


Nevermind.... Poster below explained it

reply to post by EvolEric


The Jewish people use G_D so that they do not take the name of God in vain accidentally. The word God or LORD is changed from YHWH in the Bible to avoid the same. The correct name of God is YHWH or Yahweh. YHWH literally translates four Ancient Hebrew Ideograms of Yod Hey Vav Hey. Each of these Hebrew letter stands for a word. The words are then read as, "Behold the Hand, Behold the Nail." Jesus is the LORD of the OT and NT.

If you are upset that others don't have the same respect for your chosen religion as you, you are in for a lot of hurt. And there is nobody to blame for it except yourself.

But doG bless you anyway.

reply to post by kinglizard


apparently I was ignorant to Jewish Customs...

This thread needs a good kick in the can...

Care to delete?

reply to post by EvolEric


It doesn't offend them. Its just a tradition that sprung from the practice of not writing out YHVH because of the possibility of it getting erased or destroyed after it is written down. It comes from a verse in Deuteronomy, I forget the chapter and verse.

Its just a tradition that some people carried over to god. Capital g god.

Well I was wrong

I thought the use of G_D was one of hate and spite and such

Kinda like the use of XMAS instead of Christmas...

I didnt realize it was more than likely jews using it...
as per their custom dictates...

Cool, learned something