so i've asked a few religious questions as of late, and usually i get comments back in the form of me first needing to spell god with a capital g, as if it makes any difference to the question being asked. then they completely disregard the question. is it really that important to spell god with a capital g? does it say anywhere in the bible that god has to be spelled with a capital g? is it the 11th commandment or the 8th deadly sin? seriously, don't even answer the question if you're not gonna put any thought into it other than, "ooh grammar errors!!! i picked that up, i must smarter than this guy!!!" get over your ego folks and just answer the questions...
2007-03-25 18:22:43 · 17 answers · asked by just curious (A.A.A.A.) 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
CONSIDER MY POINT PROVEN BY ABOUT THE THIRD ANSWER TO THIS POST. HAPPY NOW FOLKS? I'M SPELLING GOD WITH A CAPITAL G. AND ALL MY FUTURE QUESTIONS IN RELIGION WILL BE IN ALL CAPS JUST TO MAKE YOU SIMPLETONS HAPPY. nah, that's too easy. as far as me knowing "nothing", get over your self-righteous "mommy and daddy made me a good christian boy" thinking. you're no better than anyone else. you're probably only a christian because you were born christian. grow a pair dude, and try answering a question logically sometime. you can't because it might make you question your own faith.
2007-03-25 18:51:57 · update #1
I think it depends on the context in which you are using the word "god."
If you are not religious, then not capitalizing is not a big deal. However, if you are Christian you would write "God" or if you are Muslim you would write "Allah" because this refers to one specific god of a religion.
If I were to write your name, I would capitalize it, but I don't think you'd pick a fight with me if I didn't. Humans have a knack for making a big deal out of nothing (myself included at times) and losing sight of the big picture.
If you are religious, you had better brush up on that grammar or you will go straight to hell!!! Just kidding...you'll just have to pick up trash in front of heaven's gate for a few days before god..I mean God...will let you in. Oops! I guess I'll be joining you for the cleanup...
2007-03-25 18:56:14 · answer #1 · answered by Darin P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a custom to use a capitol G when referring to the "Almighty Sovereign Creator of the Universe" or the God of the Bible, because it is grammatically correct to do so when using a proper noun, such as a name. You may notice if you are a Bible reader that a lowercase g is used (in the Bible) when referring to Jesus and other gods because the word god is not actually a name, but a title.
G= Almighty God
g= mighty god
The same is true of the words Lord, and lord.
Most versions of the Bible include some explanation to this affect in their forward.
Here is a link to a fascinating article regarding the Divine name of God, Jehovah (which is the english translation of the Hebrew Tetragrammaton or "Four letters" that are found in the ancient scrolls of original language copies of the books of the Bible)
2007-03-26 01:44:39 · answer #2 · answered by imtori 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its not abnormal to refer to a deity that is not your own as a "god" -- with a little g. For example, Christians usually say *G*od when referring to our heavenly Father, but we would say Pagan *g*ods.
However, some people on this site refer to the Judeo-Christian God as "god" purposefully, to show lack of respect and to stir up trouble. I guess the response should depend on the tone and nature of your question.
**Edit -- By the way, I looked over your questions and the answers that you received ... and I could only find one answer that mentioned anything about your failure to spell God with a capital "g". Sounds like you want to make a bigger deal out of it then anyone else does. So what if you aren't a Christian? So what if you don't have any reverance for God and therefore you don't use the capitalized form? It sounds like you WANT us to recognize this, instead of hoping that we'll look over it and just answer your question. Which one is it?
2007-03-26 01:31:59 · answer #3 · answered by ◦Delylah◦ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's nothing to make such a fuss about, no one is trying to flaunt their superiority. Well, I hope no one is, that's just stupid.
No, it's like they said, it's a matter of respect. If you don't believe in any of it, leave it alone. If someone calls you on it, well, tell them to leave it alone. It's not really their business.
If, on the other hand, you're the sort who goes around asking nit-picky questions of people you know to be religious just to pick a fight and try to poke holes in their faith or make them look bad, I'd say you don't deserve an answer.
But if you really wanted one, you got it: respect. Anyone who didn't answer probably hadn't really thought about it themselves or just didn't know, which is a pity but hardly a capital crime.
2007-03-26 01:35:47 · answer #4 · answered by the whistler 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is a sign of respect &reverance & recongnization of the One True Divine God.Most Jews in awe, santifying & in reverance to do not even spell out the name, G-d on paper or in voice.He is Holy & Divine, The commandant is to Love the Lord thy God with all your heart, mind & soul. We respect with our mind and heart those we love.He deserves the awe& honor of the capital G.
2007-03-26 01:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by Faith walker 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Didn't you know that proper nouns (e.g. Paul, Betty) start with a capital letter? "God" is the designated name, giving him so personificaiton. See? It's got nothing to do with religion.
2007-03-26 01:40:15 · answer #6 · answered by The Nomad Yokai 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You obviously have some aversion to capital letters, but typically proper nouns get one.
You don't have to use them but you do need to realize that not doing so makes you seem unintelligent.
2007-03-26 01:29:58 · answer #7 · answered by Sun: supporting gay rights 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It seems that you just made it a big deal, so I am thinking that possibly you had ulterior motives when doing so, possibly you are needing attention...or just an excuse to vent. I hope you feel better now.
2007-03-26 09:29:04 · answer #8 · answered by wannaknow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not a sin. I can only speak for myself. I always capitalize God, He, Himself, Jesus, Lord, Savior, Creator and etc. out of respect for Him.
2007-03-26 01:29:54 · answer #9 · answered by 4HIM- Christians love 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, it's not. Spelling god with a capital "G" is like saying, "I believe in god, and that he is real, powerful, and all knowing". Spelling it with a lower case "g" isn't saying the opposite, it's just saying you don't care enough about a being that might not be real at all, enough to capitalize it. It IS a little disrespectful to those who do believe, but hell, they're all jerks anyways!
2007-03-26 01:28:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋