Is There A Reason We Can't Say "god"?

[kroboz]

Please explain why I see "G-d" all the time but I rarely see "God". Thank you.

[StrawberryFields]

Originally posted by kroboz@Nov 23 2004, 12:20 AM

Please explain why I see "G-d" all the time but I rarely see "God". Thank you.

I believe that Traveler does this out of respect. He has explained why he does this before but I can't remember why.

I have been told that it is okay to say God. I would never say the word God in vain or as a swear word. To do that is very offensive to me, and I shutter when I hear it from others.

[kroboz]

Ah, okay. That makes sense.

[Traveler]

Originally posted by kroboz@Nov 22 2004, 11:20 PM

Please explain why I see "G-d" all the time but I rarely see "God". Thank you.

Sorry I missed you post. When posting on the internet I always write G-d. There are several reasons. One is to remind me to be respectful of G-d. Another is that in my travels I have discovered many (Jews and Muslims) will frequent religious forums on the internet - they seldom post because they are afraid of English and they have observed how some with different opinions are treated. Also they are forbidden to copy material that spells out G-d. In the unlikely case they want to copy one of my post and to accommodate them - I take extra care. I have received an e-mail that something I posted was read at a Mosque following the Friday prayers.

BTW I also suspect that some post are used for various reasons in parts of the world that would surprise many who post - not knowing how like feathers the wind blows their words.

The Traveler

[Blessed]

That is very respectful!

Likewise, I have had some of my things read by people around the world... one lady was an old Jewish grandmother who was living in the West Bank. She and I corresponded for a while. Interesting... we have no idea who really reads what we write.

[StrawberryFields]

Originally posted by Traveler+Nov 29 2004, 11:19 PM--></span><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Traveler @ Nov 29 2004, 11:19 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin--kroboz@Nov 22 2004, 11:20 PM

Please explain why I see "G-d" all the time but I rarely see "God".  Thank you.

Sorry I missed you post. When posting on the internet I always write G-d. There are several reasons. One is to remind me to be respectful of G-d. Another is that in my travels I have discovered many (Jews and Muslims) will frequent religious forums on the internet - they seldom post because they are afraid of English and they have observed how some with different opinions are treated. Also they are forbidden to copy material that spells out G-d. In the unlikely case they want to copy one of my post and to accommodate them - I take extra care. I have received an e-mail that something I posted was read at a Mosque following the Friday prayers.

BTW I also suspect that some post are used for various reasons in parts of the world that would surprise many who post - not knowing how like feathers the wind blows their words.

The Traveler

Traveler,

I am thrilled that you are posting here and that you are feeling open to share so many insightful things to us. :)

[Traveler]

Originally posted by Strawberry Fields@Nov 30 2004, 07:32 AM

I am thrilled that you are posting here and that you are feeling open to share so many insightful things to us. :)

Thank you: This is kind of temporary. I have been traveling (Phoenix area) and do not enjoy the TV in the hotel room. While away from home and other assignments I have posted. But it is back to the normal grind and commitments after Christmas.

The Traveler

[StrawberryFields]

Originally posted by Traveler@Nov 30 2004, 01:12 PM

Thank you: This is kind of temporary. I have been traveling (Phoenix area) and do not enjoy the TV in the hotel room. While away from home and other assignments I have posted. But it is back to the normal grind and commitments after Christmas.

The Traveler

I don't enjoy TV either and prefer doing something where I am required to think.

I would not enjoy traveling for along time like that. If you do not post much when you are home I guess your commitments are with your family and that is nice.

[Traveler]

My children are mostly grown and gone now. I use to take one or more along (especially when I was by a beach). Sometimes I take my wife along - she loves to shop and play when I am at work.

When I am at home I am also involved in our ward. When I am gone I can delegate lots of stuff :)

The Traveler