2007-10-26 12:06:32 · 26 answers · asked by Jake B 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I see a lot of people saying "respect." While that's part of the answer, it doesn't completely explain it. Think about the name God. We capitalize that. However, talking about the Roman gods etc, we don't capitalize the word god. The reason for that is because there is more than "one," however, in the Christian religion, there is only one god, so it becomes God because he is the one and only. So, when we speak of him, we say Him because he is, once again, the one and only.
2007-10-26 12:12:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it is a proper word like a proper name. I can;t think of the exact word right now. An example, a name like Michael would always be capital letters.
2007-10-26 12:10:47 · answer #2 · answered by paula r 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When writing about God, you always use a capital letter. He is God.
2007-10-26 13:45:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For 2 reasons, one of which has been pointed out already:
1. Respect
2. Differentiation between it and the use of the word god when it applies to another (false) god
2007-10-26 12:13:49 · answer #4 · answered by Smartypants 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it is a custom which they learned from their ancestors or others who believe that we must treat "His" name with respect. Now, wouldn't it be funny if everything referring to Him were written in capital letters. He Giveth And He Taketh Away... like book titles, but only more capital letters
2007-10-26 12:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by guillermo@cortesnunes.com 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To show respect. In the 10 Commandments, God said not to take His name in vain. "Him" as a pronoun is basically replacing the word for "God", so why not capitalize it the same way we do His name?
2007-10-26 12:11:11 · answer #6 · answered by ~*<3J<3*~ 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Why do people capitalize the first letter to their name? Not only is it proper, but it's out of respect for Him.
2007-10-26 12:10:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Simply showing respect.
2007-10-26 12:30:32 · answer #8 · answered by drg5609 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Out of respect for God. And correct, His name is not necessarily God, more of I AM. It is the same when you speak of the King of kings. Lord of lords. Like that.
2007-10-26 12:11:20 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The same reason they capitialize GOD, HIM is a pronoun for GOD
2007-10-26 12:13:39 · answer #10 · answered by Francine M 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋