Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
god
Main Entry: 1god
Pronunciation: 'gäd also 'god
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German got god
1 capitalized : the supreme or ultimate reality: as a : the Being perfect in power, wisdom, and goodness who is worshipped as creator and ruler of the universe b Christian Science : the incorporeal divine Principle ruling over all as eternal Spirit : infinite Mind
2 : a being or object believed to have more than natural attributes and powers and to require human worship; specifically : one controlling a particular aspect or part of reality
3 : a person or thing of supreme value
4 : a powerful ruler
I noticed a lot of you did not know the definition of the word God. (I know this isn't question, but feel free to comment or even put a smarta$$ answer, whatever you want.)
2006-07-13 13:09:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
This is not a personal stance on Theism or Atheism - my personal beliefs are stated nowhere here so please do not pretend to know what i believe or attack it -- I just want people discussing what God is to know the definition of the word in the English language - u know the language most of us agree on speaking
2006-07-13 13:20:06 · update #1
I appreciated your info very much. This has really helped me. THX
Vij
2006-07-13 18:11:47 · answer #1 · answered by Pashur 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What does this accomplish? I swear I'm not being a smart a$$ but..?
So? It's a dictionary entry. That's it.
Again, not trying to be mean, just wondering what the point of this is...
God is whoever someone wants God to be. It's different for everyone on this earth.
2006-07-13 13:12:59 · answer #2 · answered by spike_is_my_evil_vampire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems to me that most posters understand what is meant by the word god.
But even a dictionary definition won't cover all the various concepts of god that exist.
2006-07-13 13:17:57 · answer #3 · answered by laetusatheos 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha Ha, it's written down, therefore it must be true. A common mistake among bible thumpers. Did you also know that the word Google just made it into M-W dictionary as a verb and a noun?
2006-07-13 13:16:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, this is more or less the common usage. And in most versions of Webster you can also find particular "gods" and deities.
2006-07-13 13:30:00 · answer #5 · answered by JAT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll notice even M-W has several definitions.
Consider; "God" is different than "A god"...one is supreme, the other merely powerful.
2006-07-13 13:12:41 · answer #6 · answered by DougDoug_ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
'gäd bless you
2006-07-13 13:15:11 · answer #7 · answered by Kenny ♣ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok
2006-07-14 03:09:02 · answer #8 · answered by debisioux 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋