2007-06-08 10:24:38 · 14 answers · asked by Diana C 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
"Oh my gosh" is not putting the Lords name in vain... and thats just what I think is best because thats what the Bible says! :)
2007-06-08 10:30:30 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some believers seem to think that they can fool their ALMIGHTY OMNISCIENT GOD by saying gosh instead of god. If I were a believer, I would not think my god was that stupid. I mean, would a god that dumb be worthy of worship? So basically, there's no difference between those two words, none at all, no matter what the "believers" say.
2007-06-08 22:24:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some people consider "Oh my God" to be using the lords name in vain, especially as in "Oh my God! Did you see that dress?"...and would prefer that people use "Oh my gosh, or goodness". Personally, I feel that "Oh my God" is entirely appropriate sometimes, such as after avoiding a life threatening situation.
Basically, personal preference.
2007-06-08 17:30:58 · answer #3 · answered by Chris N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although most Christians will refrain from using the obvious "cuss words, " very many will lightly and carelessly use "minced oaths" from time to time.
According to the Wikipedia Encyclopedia minced oaths are,
"corrupted forms of (usually religion-related) swear words that originally arose in English culture sometime before the Victorian Age, as part of the cultural impact of Puritanism after the Protestant Reformation."
In other words these "oaths" are a veiled form of cussing, swearing, and profanity. During the Puritan era in England open cursing was largely shunned so, true to their nature, people invented other ways to "express themselves."
So some of you won't remain ignorant concerning what you say, below is a list of some oaths that are of a religious nature adapted from the list found on Wikipedia. Although both "God" and "damn" are Bible words, the use of these words together is offensive and thus some of the letters are blanked out in the definitions.
http://www.preservedwords.com/cussing-pv.htm
2007-06-08 17:30:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In oh my gosh, you are not using the Lord's name in vain.
2007-06-08 17:27:56 · answer #5 · answered by epic_80 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Saying "Oh my God" in that particular context is considered (by some) blasphemous - watering it down to "gosh" is considered more polite (like darn/damn, heck/hell).
Just like saying "Jesus F#@$ing Christ, that hurts!" when you hit your thumb with a hammer
2007-06-08 17:32:45 · answer #6 · answered by kr_toronto 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
gosh is a ufinisem(opps) of god
2007-06-08 20:25:50 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Samansa♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my gosh is more honest. (Think about it).
2007-06-08 17:37:59 · answer #8 · answered by pwwatson8888 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One shows ignorance and the other shows innocence, or respect. You see, Heavenly Father told us that to use his name in vain is evil( I guess that's why everyone does it) and to use it is to disobey your maker and show disrespect. I always shake my head when I hear one pinhead after another trying to sound cool doing the "OMG"! Wake up you infantile little potheads!!! It's like someone walking down the street and yelling out your father's name. But I guess you dumb dinks never thought of that did you?? Typical idiots. You can all go to Hell.
2007-06-08 17:30:03 · answer #9 · answered by Obi-wan Kenobi 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
whats the difference between f*ck and freak. or da*m or darn or sh*t or shoot...etc
2007-06-08 17:28:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋