why won't you atheists at least write God with a capital g?

Question

is that asking too much. it's rather disrespectful when you don't

Answer 1

I do not write god with a capital g (unless it is in the beginning of a sentence), for the same reasons I do not write:

invisible pink unicorn with a capital i, p, or u;
allah with a capital a;
osiris with a capital o;
flying spaghetti monster with a capital f, s or m;
zeus with a capital z;
thor with a captial t.

Yes, it is asking too much. I don't capitalize gods with any feeling of disrespect. Sorry you take it that way.

Answer 2

I suppose it would disrespectful for you to not use a capital 'g' when writing the name of your particular god. Is it disrespectful for you to eat pork in the same restaurant that a Muslim person is also eating in?

I find it disrespectful when, in a country that has documented that there is a clear division of church and state, that a sitting president has been quoted as saying that Atheists are not citizens.

Answer 3

~~~ kerrilynn ,,,, The word "god" is a generic term, whether or not we are referring to yours or others,,, we obviously do not deem one Superior over ALL the other gods in existence. This is the prerogitive of The Believer, who may also capitalize "His, Him, He, She, etc, etc, etc,,,,,". Consequently the answer to one of your Qs is "Yes. That IS asking too much." You've also overstepped your bounds by claiming that using a lower case is "disrespectful". Unless, of course, you can know what is in every individual's heart that motivates them to use a lower case when typing the word god. But then you would still be wrong in your Contention,,,, because I have no "disrespect" for Anyone's god. My disrespect is toward The Clergy and others, of ANY religion, that insists their dogma is the ONLY way to Salvation,,, and you are close to crossing that line. ~ Namaste`

Answer 4

When you write about Wiccans, do you capitalize the W? Maybe you should start capitalizing Atheists. How about the D in Devil? It seems Christians want their faith respected, yet refuse to respect other faiths in kind. Why don't Christians stop telling people they are going to Hell? It's rather disrespectful when they do.

Answer 5

When haven't I? And how can I disrespect what doesn't exist?

I'll make a little deal with you: I'll forever make sure I capitalize "God" if you'll learn to begin a sentence using a capital letter. "It's rather disrespectful," not "it's rather disrespectful," dear. Also, when asking a question such as "Is that asking too much," it's customary to use a question mark. When ending a statement, it's also customary to use a period.

Sorry, but you brought that on yourself.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Ummmm, since not every athiest writes God with a small g, please rephrase that question:
"Why don't some athiests write God with a capital g?"


And the answer varies from person to person... in my opinion it's because to Christians, God is personal, deserving of a proper noun... to athiests god is an idea or concept, which isn't a proper noun... so that's why. Don't take it personal... we at least have similar enough termonolgy to discuss the topics at hand.

Answer 8

They do not mean to be respectful. What is to respect if they do not believe it exists? However, there is also a point here. When you are talking about a single monotheistic God, you capitalize. When, on the other hand, you are discussing gods more generally, whether or not you believe any of them are real, you do not capitalize.

Answer 9

Using a capital letter has nothing to do with respect. Capital letters are for specific names persons, places, and things. Since we do not believe "god" is real, it isn't a specific thing. Further, "god" is not its name.

Answer 10

Out of respect for your beliefs I do! I also use the correct proper name capitalization when referring to all the other deities that mankind has ever created. Hence, my dear, your premise and assumption are hereby proved ill-conceived.