2006-12-23 11:21:14 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
But "Allah" does not mean God. "ilah" in arabic is God. And since i am speaking english, why can't I use the word God when I'm talking about Allah (which is the same thing)?
2006-12-23 11:26:38 · update #1
Probably just the part of the world you live in...if we were in Israel, people may assume you're Jewish, and so on in other parts of the world.
2006-12-23 11:23:07 · answer #1 · answered by Kiss My Shaz 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because Christianity is more known in the English speaking areas. In the Middle East, most people use the word Allah, which gives the feeling of Islam. In other parts of the world, the Creator is called by many other words in their own languages. Without true knowledge about religion, only this matter of divine name, had caused much of bloodshed. It is like the case of four ancient princes raised war against each other when they returned to the father King from four corners of the world after several years of brave adventures.
2006-12-23 19:41:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
God is an english word which means
supreme being: the being believed in monotheistic religions such as Judaism, Islam, and Christianity to be the all-powerful all-knowing creator of the universe, worshiped as the only god
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god is also an english word which means
1. supernatural being: one of a group of supernatural male beings in some religions, each of which is worshiped as the personification or controller of some aspect of the universe
Thor, the Norse god of thunder
2. figure or image: a representation of a god, used as an object of worship
the little bronze god standing in a niche above the altar
3. something that dominates: something that is so important that it takes over somebody's life (informal)
worshiping the false god of fame
4. somebody admired: a man who is widely admired or imitated (informal)
He was one of the rock music gods of the early Seventies.
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So there is a difference.
Just as God is English, Dios is Spanish, Allah is Arabic, they all refer to the supreme being, so please if you are ignorant of this fact understand it now.
2006-12-23 19:23:59 · answer #3 · answered by onewhosubmits 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I have the same issue. Evidently, if you acknowledge a creator and a supreme consciousness, you are automatically assumed to be a Christian. Go figure, I just laugh and enjoy the show. It is so very, very short. Ha ha!!
2006-12-23 19:24:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
GOD spelt backwards spells DOG, why would you use that to call a creator and someone you worships, i bet a non believer made that word.
2006-12-27 17:52:32 · answer #5 · answered by babyifi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the Christians assume everyone is, unless they are preaching.
And non believers from societies dominated by Christianity are so used to the majority being Christian...
2006-12-23 19:25:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I use the words Fort Knox , people don't think I'm filthy rich .
Using a word does not make you anything .
2006-12-25 18:51:01 · answer #7 · answered by missmayzie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO IDEA!
Many call upon their god at the slightest reason.
There are many gods to call upon.
I expect, if you are living in a Christian Country, it would be expected that you are calling upon THE TRUE GOD.
If in a muslim Country - then, the moon god.
2006-12-23 19:25:33 · answer #8 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
People base their assumptions on their personal experience. That goes for all aspects of their lives as well. It is easier that way than to try and be enlightened and ask questions to become fully educated.
2006-12-23 19:28:52 · answer #9 · answered by chico2149 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, I might assume you're one of the church people. Christians I don't know any. If you define the term "Chrstian" as anybody who says they are, that is too broad.
The religion of church people is nothing like the religion that Jesus had. I know tons of church people, but I don't know any Christians.
2006-12-23 19:26:43 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋