2007-02-03 17:08:05 · 15 answers · asked by I like you 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We are socialized to say stuff like that, if you hear something enough as a kid, on TV, it gets assimilated into your vocabulary.
2007-02-03 17:11:57 · answer #1 · answered by jacquirose1181 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Because it is one of the most common expressions in the English language, it doesn't mean they necessarily believe in "God" any more than saying "No Sh_t" means you are constipated.
2007-02-04 02:17:34 · answer #2 · answered by Black Dragon 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Habit. My hubby says for someone who does not believe in god I sure do say it a lot during sex.
2007-02-04 01:45:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's just a cultural thing, a turn of phrase , an expression. It does not signify whether one believes in god or not.
2007-02-04 01:11:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
I'm an atheist, and I never say it; but I suspect the reason is similar to the reason say the F-word without referring to the F-act.
2007-02-04 01:25:07 · answer #5 · answered by eldad9 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The root word God is Sanskrit for "to call upon, invoke, implore", so it has little to do with religion.
2007-02-04 01:13:22 · answer #6 · answered by suede_blueyes 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
it is an expression that people are taught to say in response to any suprise.
kind of like when i get shot in the "nads" while playing paintball,
i say "JESUS CHRIST" but i am a Pagan,
i think that Jesus is just easier to scream (or grunt) than Tuath De Dannon, or Cerunuuos...
2007-02-04 01:13:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
many athiests say it is in the culture a figure of expression
2007-02-04 01:23:58 · answer #8 · answered by wedjb 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is simply an expression. I do not use it at all anymore.
2007-02-04 01:19:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they actually believe in God. If they didn't they why would they say it. It makes perfect sense. So any of those stupid atheists out there who say that aren't actually atheists.
2007-02-04 01:14:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋