2007-01-16 11:20:30 · 17 answers · asked by ♥~♥Always&4Ever♥~♥ 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It's an EXPRESSION! Usage of colloquial vernacular does not imply belief nor should anyone be prevented from using said vernacular in the event that they do not believe to exist any part of said vernacular.
2007-01-16 11:23:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Ever hear anyone say "Heavens to Betsy" or "Jumping Jeosaphat" They are English idioms, figures of speech, and "Omigod" is one too. You don't have to believe in Betsy, Joosaphat or a god to use them.
2007-01-16 20:03:23 · answer #2 · answered by Dawn G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cultural norm, it is a slang phrase in the English language, just because they say it does not mean they are speaking to a supreme being, just as when most believers say it.
2007-01-16 19:24:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Or "Jesus Christ!" when they are mad about something.
Maybe on a 'soul level' they know they should be seeking shelter and help from God---
I'd surely rather say Oh MY GOD when I saw the headlights of the semitruck beaming in my windshield than "oh s-hit"
2007-01-16 19:33:15 · answer #4 · answered by Rani 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's a figure of speech. Just like "I laughed all the way to the bank". How many people have ever done that?
2007-01-16 19:24:59 · answer #5 · answered by The Doctor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Culture.
Way back when, it was worse to take God's name in vain than to cuss. It's just something that survived the test of time, I guess.
2007-01-16 19:23:28 · answer #6 · answered by Wisdom Lies in the Heart 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That is a very good question.. I have often wondered the same thing. Also.. why is it always God.. why not.. Oh my Allah, of Oh my Buddah.. Why God???
2007-01-16 19:25:17 · answer #7 · answered by AMP 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Habit. Why do you say **** when you don't actually mean Found Under Carnal Knowledge?
2007-01-16 19:25:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just that. They wouldn't blaspheme if they believed in God.
2007-01-16 19:24:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't, and it took a long time to get out of the habit.
2007-01-16 19:24:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋