Do atheists use the expression " Oh my God!" ?

Question

or " In the name of Jesus"? or any others? can anyone think of any others?

Answer 1

I sure do! When I see a friend on the street I haven't seen for years I might exclaim "Oh my God, it's Beatrix!" It's a figure of speech. It's such a common exclamation in my culture that I pick it up and use. If she sneezes I'll often say "Bless you." If she sneezes so hard her head explodes and blood and brain tissue splatter on my coat I might even yell "Jesus F*'ing Christ!" In none of those cases am I doing so out of any belief that a) there's a god; b) there's a soul in danger from sneezing; or c) a real deity named Jesus actually had intercourse and thus caused my friend's head to explode.

In fact, it's only atheists who should use such phrases. Otherwise it's usually blasphemy or at least using the lord's name in vain. Rather than proving that atheists believe, the use of those phrases calls into doubt whether theists really believe. Would anyone who thought that the Lord said not to use his name in vain really say "Ohmygod! Those boots are so cute on you!" So the next time you hear an Atheist say "Christ on a stick it's cold" try not to smugly say that he must really believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Savior.

Answer 2

how about "Jah bless you" that one of my favorites. i would say that yes some atheists use those expressions. and that's all they are to atheists- expressions. they hold no weight with us, so it isn't blasphemous. it's just the same as calling something "gay" even though you don't mean it to be necessarily homosexual. Instead of "jesus christ" i often say "cheese and rice". i also have this extremely awesome painting of the last supper except all of the apostles and jesus are african american. there's also a difference of "god" depending on who's saying it. if i say oh my god, i'm not thinking as in capital G-o-d. It's more like "gawd" or "god" which could be anything really. If a polytheist said "oh my god" it could be in reference to a number of gods. it's still contextual especially since it's become a common exclamation.

Answer 3

I don't believe in atheists do you?? I guarantee you if they stump their toe or slam their finger in the door they will let out some blood curling oath with Gods name mentioned in it somewhere I guarantee it. Usually people who don't believe curse something terrible anyway. I have never heard anybody say after stumping their toe or cutting themselves accidently saying or atheist oh atheist, have you. Nope me neither, thats proof enough to me to know that there is a God and that the bible is true, I believe Jesus is the son of God. I believe he died for my sins so that I can go to heaven someday. If you would like to be saved and secure your future now you can, Just say this simple Prayer believing, Dear Jesus, I believe that you came to earth to die on a cross for me to be a perfect sacrifice for my sins, I believe you rose from the grave the third day as the Bible says, I now ask you to forgive me of all of my sins and come into my heart and save me, In the name of Jesus Amen.. If you Prayed this Prayer with a sincere heart believing in Jesus you just got born again. Praise the Lord, Now read your Bible, go to Church and serve the Lord with all your Heart. Praise ye the Lord!! If you prayed this Prayer and accepted Jesus send me an email, I would love to hear how the Holy Spirit touched your heart. GOD BLESS

Answer 4

I've never heard anyone say "in the name of Jesus" unless they were praying, so I'm pretty sure no atheists say that.

Some say "oh my God" or similar phrases, as they are part of common speech in most English-speaking countries. It's a very common exclamation here, anyway, regardless of belief of a person. I don't say it, myself.

Answer 5

I've never said "In the name of Jesus," but I might snap "Jesus Christ" as an expression of amazement or upset.

I sometimes say "God," but I usually say "Oh, for Gaia's sake" or "Good Gaia!"

It's just an expression, for crying out loud!

Answer 6

I say, "Don't make baby Jesus cry. "Don't be gay in god's house." I use oh my god too.

I say the don't make baby Jesus cry when it's with my friends since they know the joke. I say don't be gay in god's house as the hypocrisy it was meant as. I still use oh my god but try not to since it is insulting to intelligent people everywhere.

Answer 7

I'm an atheist and I've used the OMG one. It's just an expression to me.

Answer 8

I use "Jesus Christ!" as an expression of amazement pretty frequently. I also say "God ****" or "Oh my God" a lot too.

But I'm an agnostic.

Answer 9

Yes. I wish I didn't, but it is such a deep habit, I can't seem to break it.

others-
Holy Shoot(you know the s word)
Jesus!
Jesus Christ!
Bless you
God Bless you(sneeze for both of these)
Holy crap.

Answer 10

I've never used " In the name of Jesus" but I have used " Oh my God!". I have also used "holy sh_t!".