2006-07-16 17:56:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
At first i thought it was an abrevation for a cuss word, but in the context, it cant be, it must mean God.
2006-07-16 18:02:57 · update #1
It's a Jewish tradition that many Christians have adopted. I write G-d as a form of utmost respect...am I even worthy to write His holy name, let alone speak it or be graced by His presence? I am in that I am saved by Jesus Christ's sacrifice but I choose to honor Him by blessing His name.
Do I think everyone who writes "God" is committing a great offense? No. Do I call on God, sing His name in songs, call Him by name in prayer? Yes.
I just like to show my respect for G-d by glorifying His holy name in all aspects.
G-D bless you!!!
2006-07-16 18:06:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Certain traditions believe that the name of God is sacred, too holy to be said out loud or printed completely on a page. Using some of the letters lets readers know which word is meant, but still protects the sacredness of the name itself.
I believe (but am not absolutely sure) that this was a Hebrew / Jewish tradition, although I know of some Christians who also follow this practice.
Seems unfortunate, to me, that the letters g.d. can also be used to mean "God damn." That's why it's important to look at the punctuation-- dashes or periods.
2006-07-16 18:03:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a person is Jewish, it comes from the tradition of God's name being too holy to write.
It started with "Yahweh" (the Hebrew name God calls Himself) which means "I am who I am". I've seen that written Y-hw-h. I don't know about now in Judaism, but in the Bible times, it was considered blasphemy and worthy of death to say "I am" in that same way that God did. It is one of the reasons Jesus was condemned for blasphemy (When asked if he was who people said he was, he replied "I am.").
I am not sure how the transition went from not saying it to leaving out a letter as to not really write it.
Also, I've heard that Hebrew doesn't have any vowels, but I don't know that for sure. And that wouldn't explain about leaving the letter o out of God.
2006-07-16 18:13:35 · answer #3 · answered by Sylvia M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only places I've ever really seen that is in government facilities where the use of the word 'God' is controversial. Personally, I'm not offended by what anybody has faith in.
2006-07-16 18:13:09 · answer #4 · answered by Raven 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, I've never seen that, thats sad. I write God or The Lord whenever I want.
2006-07-16 17:59:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't want to offend all the religions other than Christianity, including all the atheists out there, by spelling out God, b/c it makes it seem that the ONLY way to go is Christianity... I don't get it... I bet Buddha and Allah don't get that kind of censorship...
2006-07-16 18:03:34 · answer #6 · answered by Katie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some believe God and The Lord are so holy, so superior that for commoners to speak or write their name would be blasphemy.
2006-07-16 18:00:33 · answer #7 · answered by Lucy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure thats what they are refering to? Maybe that is a shortened way of taking lords name in vain.
2006-07-16 18:01:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many observant Jews will indicate His name in this way as a sign of respect.
2006-07-16 18:27:35 · answer #9 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not sure i write God ... is it possible a typo since the "-" is so close to the "o" ??
2006-07-16 17:59:23 · answer #10 · answered by ♥ Lisa♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋