one of my teachers heard that from a student and said that was an insult!
2007-03-30 16:09:10 · 15 answers · asked by Karina 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
most christians take offense believing that their god's name is god and that you should show reverence when speaking it . however, the christian's god's name is jehovah so when you say omg you're not technically breaking a commandment (taking lord's name in vain)
in todays vernacular omg usually means youve heard something surprising or are showing mock surprise but it probably originated when holy men declared "my god" to address their god and sinners mocked them - insultingly.
so your teacher was right to bring to your attention to be aware of what you are saying and not just say it because everyone else says it. next time that you feel yourself getting ready to say omg stop yourself and think what am i really trying to say? and come up with something creative - something that you REALLY feel!
2007-03-30 19:33:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on who you're asking. The people who wants God's name taken out of money and the "I pledge allegiance" recital and for the very religious probably would be insulted...why? because 1) some people are insulted by the word God particularly the atheist 2) yeah some people (the religious) consider using His name out of anger a sin (more than it is really an insult).
I think that there are so many controversies in this crazy, cynical and very sensitive world that uttering anything is offensive. Ever heard of the cliche that silence is golden? This is why politicians need like a zillion body guards because people want to shoot them for opening their mouth. Can't please them all...that's the whole point!!
2007-03-30 23:18:20 · answer #2 · answered by Ana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, your teacher is a good example of why most Americans can't read or write. It is not an insult. I despise that expression for so many reasons, but it is only reflective of how we mimic an expression endlessly. Did the kid string it out like... oooooh my god!? I hate it when people do that, mostly women. Women copy what others say.
2007-03-30 23:36:50 · answer #3 · answered by mar m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO it isn't an insult. Its an expression of calling on God like for something that happened. like Oh My God! bettyk
2007-03-30 23:21:59 · answer #4 · answered by elisayn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG!!!!! I can not believe you said this, we all going to get struck with lightening. LOL!
Why would it be an Insult. Thomas was a doubter in the Bible. Said he not believe Jesus rose from the grave until his felt the wounds. When he touch the wound in Jesus' side Thomas said; "My Lord and My God"! He just left out the Oh!
2007-03-30 23:20:49 · answer #5 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
huge insult...haven't you ever heard "never take the Lords name in vain"? Thats what it means and it would be highly insulting to any good Christian>
2007-03-30 23:11:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the way it was said. If it was said in a demeaning way, yes it was an insult to god. If it was said in reverence---No.
2007-03-30 23:15:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is an insult to our Creator, yes!
2007-03-30 23:13:32 · answer #8 · answered by ☼SoccerGirl☼ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is acutally taking the Lord's name in vain. so yes, its an insult.
2007-03-30 23:11:50 · answer #9 · answered by cocacolalover 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes they say it is taking his name in vain,, and 1 of the 10 commandments
2007-03-30 23:26:49 · answer #10 · answered by cmhurley64 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋