I hear non-believers always use the phrase "God d--- it!" If they don't believe in Him, then why are they always asking Him to d--n it.
Wouldn't it be more appropriate for them to say "World d--n it" or "I d--n it"?
2007-07-12 03:51:34 · 23 answers · asked by James L 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
True, it may just be another word or phrase, but doesn't it seem that using the word "God" in the form be an acknowledgement of His existence...
other than the purpose of ticking us Christians off ;o)
2007-07-12 03:57:47 · update #1
me... glad to hear you don't do it. I don't think anyone should take His name in vain either. In fact, I was kinda guilt ridden when I typed the question, but it was rhetorical, and I actually wasn't using it to express anger or vain.
2007-07-12 04:00:14 · update #2
The angels have the...as a matter of fact, I would rather hear that. Not that I would want to hear it.
Besides, words like that are only bad because we have used them in that type of context, take the word Bast--d and *****...these are not bad words, but become bad when used in the wrong context.
2007-07-12 04:02:47 · update #3
Sapere Aude! I respect that very much. You are entitled to believe what you want, but for you to make an extra effort to respect others belief (and teach your child to do so also) represents your character very well.
Good for you!!
2007-07-12 04:07:57 · update #4
Mato, LOL, you're funny
2007-07-12 04:15:09 · update #5
Confirmed Athiest wrote "I could fire back at you by saying something like "If christians believe in the god of Israel, why do keep saying he's part of a trinity?" but I'm going to take the high road "
Wow, simply by typing the statement is firing it back, so you didn't take the high road. Way to get it in there anyway...Hope you feel better.
2007-07-12 04:18:05 · update #6
PJerry2...whatever, I suspect you're a liberal who points the finger at the far right while saying "it's all their fault, they're to blame".
Newsflash- we're all at fault.
2007-07-12 04:22:42 · update #7
I am a strong atheist, and I never believed in using the word god, for anything, unless you were praying.
I discouraged my daughter from using it all the time, unless she was praying she was not to say his name.
I figured if she was going to be religious, do it right, and if you are not religious, then you have no reason to be using the name of God.
2007-07-12 03:56:08 · answer #1 · answered by Sapere Aude 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I could fire back at you by saying something like "If christians believe in the god of Israel, why do keep saying he's part of a trinity?" but I'm going to take the high road on this one and put it simply, because the term 'god' is valueless to people like me. Sort of like Zeus is to christians. Although, I do think that christians know better than to blaspheme against Zeus. He has been known to strike people with lightning a few times a year, so his presence is actually felt. God, on the other hand...
2007-07-12 04:00:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
haha, good question. i think it's the fact that atheists don't believe in God that they use the name so easily. What's the big deal about saying Goddamnit if there's no God anyways? It's simply a habit of our culture. Somewhere down the line, the phrase Goddamnit became popular and now it's a daily part of many people's conversational lives. It's like any slang; we use them without thinking. for instance, the F-word; we know what it means, but when you say F*** you, it doens't really make much sense does it....? hmm. wierd.
* tsk, and ignore the people who try to take christianity and shove it back into your face. you're allowed to ask questions, just like anyone else. (and i think this is a pretty valid question.) that's not judging anyone.
2007-07-12 03:59:13 · answer #3 · answered by findpolaris 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That phrase, just like Oh my God, is just a phrase. A lot of phrases in English are used without regard for their original meaning. Similarly when Christians say the same phrase they are not literally meaning for God to damn anything any more than someone saying f*** it intends to f*** anything.
Pardon my language but I felt the analogy was crucial to the point i was making.
2007-07-12 03:57:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
again, not every atheist is alike. I dont take God's name in vain, mainly because my entire family is Catholic.
And maybe it might be more appropiate to say World d--m it. But they dont. But I dont think Christians should take the name of God in vain either.
2007-07-12 03:55:20 · answer #5 · answered by me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I take "his" name in vain as a statement of my non-belief. I figure, if he was real, he would smite me, and that hasn't happened yet. It's really just another way to cuss anyway...
A little joke amongst my group of friends is having Pagans say "Mother Nature!!" instead of "Jesus Christ!!" but that's all in fun...
2007-07-12 03:57:47 · answer #6 · answered by Some Lady 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its just a common phrase like rock on or Hell yeah. It doesn't imply any belief but it just a way of expressing feelings.
2007-07-12 03:55:16 · answer #7 · answered by John C 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Oh my God wheres my agnostibot when I need him to kick some butt?
Anyway here's the problem with you question, for those who don't believe...do you think they think they are taking his name in vain?
It English expression...nothing more, nothing less.
2007-07-12 03:55:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
What is it with Christians being hypocrites!?! JUDGE NOT! Worship in peace and peacefully spread God's word as you are intended to do.
2007-07-12 03:58:56 · answer #9 · answered by Jess 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just another expression you pick up as a kid. My boyfriend manages to say "In the name of my Hairy Left Testicle" instead.
2007-07-12 03:56:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋