Are they the same thing or just different ways of saying the same thing.
2006-07-30 02:31:33 · 26 answers · asked by Nexus 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
if they mean the same thing and it is blashphemy, what is the apropriate word to use?
i hope this is not 2 questions in one...
2006-07-30 06:12:47 · update #1
i think people have gotten into the habit of "swearing". and using "gosh" is a way of not using Gods name in vain.
2006-07-30 02:35:14 · answer #1 · answered by thesebootsaremadeforwalkin' 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They are the same thing, if that's what you meant. If you are just substituting gosh with God, then in your mind you are still saying "Oh my God".
I've heard there are three reasons why people take God's name in vain. Yes, taking His name in vain includes saying "Oh my God". They are ignorant, meaning they simply do not know that it is offensive to God. They are defiant, meaning they know exactly what they are saying and do it on purpose to be offensive. They are incapable, not able to understand the meaning of disrespect.
My dad always said that people who cuss are those too lazy to look for the right word to use.
2006-07-30 02:41:05 · answer #2 · answered by arewethereyet 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh My God is classed as blasphemy, Oh my Gosh is classed as an acceptable way of saying the same thing but is not as commonly used these days as it is considered to be old fashioned.
2006-07-30 06:20:09 · answer #3 · answered by Poppy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've not really thought of it before, but when I say it, I surely don't mean it as a swear word, it simply means I am surprised. I guess any word is wrong if you mean it to be a substitute for bad. I think it depends on your heart set at the time. God does know our hearts and our intent.
2006-07-30 02:49:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
same thing- expressing surprise or frustration. some people just consider saying oh my God as taking the Lords name in vain so they use gosh instead
2006-07-30 02:37:39 · answer #5 · answered by babygirl100405 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people who believe in god will not say the word 'god' so they say gosh instead. It's a silly superstition.
2006-07-30 02:35:57 · answer #6 · answered by ratboy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny thing is many blurt out: O my God, when seeing trouble; indicating their God is the law law God on high, in the heavens, not the only true God (of false/true Gods) in heaven higher than the heavens. Jesus did it twice on the cross, saying O my God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me (a quote from Psalms). Perhaps the point being made is two Gods results in forsaken. Not to mention it's "evident" (from the evidence) "that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God" (not even Jesus).
Bible says it's both a "fall" and a "fearful" thing, to "fall" into the plural law law "hands" of this God, on high, in the heavens; Obviously a "fall" from His grace in "heaven": "higher than the heavens".
The "grace" of our Lord Jesus Christ with you all. Amen.
2006-07-30 02:55:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
same thing. Some people find Oh my god offensive, so say gosh instead
2006-07-30 02:34:35 · answer #8 · answered by Patchouli Pammy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, that's a good point. It's a different way to say the same wrong thing.
2006-07-30 02:38:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the etymology of gosh but I believe in common usage it is an attempt to exclaim without taking the Lord's name in vain.
2006-07-30 02:35:46 · answer #10 · answered by Makemeaspark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 entries found for Gosh.
gosh Audio pronunciation of "Gosh" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (gsh)
interj.
Used to express mild surprise or delight.
[Alteration of God.]
2006-07-30 02:35:05 · answer #11 · answered by rangedog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋