shouldnt we refer to god as it, instead of he.
2007-01-19 20:20:11 · 13 answers · asked by fuck 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In Bible, God told us to refer to Him as "the Father." That is enough for me.
2007-01-19 20:31:02 · answer #1 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only religion I know of that calls God "it" is a very cool religion called Eckankar - The Ancient Science of Soul Travel.
2007-01-20 04:25:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well... considering the christian god made human-kind in his/her image....and that we are of two genders, it would seem that god is of two genders, too!
Or is, at least, gender neutral.
Or, if you're like me, you kinda think of god as an essence, rather than a person. At which point there is no gender since there is no body.
2007-01-20 04:27:05 · answer #3 · answered by kerrisonr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"God" is a concept, but it's a concept commonly referred to as "he" so you might as well stick with that. If you prefer "it" though, then by all means use that term.
2007-01-20 04:24:30 · answer #4 · answered by Lilywhite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because God is male. The divinity is beyond sexes but Jesus is male so it's true that God is male.
2007-01-20 04:26:48 · answer #5 · answered by carl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The patriarchal aspect of organized religion would prohibit that.
2007-01-20 04:23:51 · answer #6 · answered by link955 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of saying he or it .. ... just say God..
2007-01-20 04:24:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think there is no problem in calling GOD as 'he'.... rather i would prefer using this 'He' than 'he'.. u hav to differentiate between GOD and human ....
2007-01-20 04:52:15 · answer #8 · answered by Hathim.J G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the sexism still prevalent in church today wouldn't permit that.
2007-01-20 04:24:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. he's definitely a he, after all, he impregnated Mary
2007-01-20 04:24:39 · answer #10 · answered by Nemesis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋