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Why write GOD as G-D?

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It is to show respect.A Jewish tradition.

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This may seem like a stupid question, but aren't these Christian forums? If so, then when we speak of the Lord, why not use His name. I mean, God is King of all, and he is our Father above. Yes, fear and respect Him, but He came to this earth humbling Himself before man as a man. He came as a not only as Savior but also as a friend. The OT may not fully write out His name out of fear and respect, but that doesn't mean that people did not use His name. I mean it is said constantly that His name was "called upon" on many occasions. If we are truly His children, what reason do we have not to use His name also? Just a thought. I understand that there are people of different faiths here on Worthy Boards, but these are Christian forums. Respect YES by all means, but can you not say it to be respectful to call someone by their name? I think it is a sign of intimacy and a deeper relationship to do so; I'm not saying you all don't have a deep relationship with the Lord. I am merely saying that I think that to call Him by His name is not wrong. In fact, I feel as though we should. When a college professor seeks a deeper relationship with you, they ask you to call them by their first name. God has many names and titles, and I feel as though all are applicable with Him.

Praise the Lord our God and King, our Savior, our Shepard, our Father, our Dad, our Daddy, our Abba, and the Lover of our souls!!!!! :thumbsup:

-Child of God-

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:noidea: It wasn't i that was direspectful was it? :) If it was me i am sorry i didn't mean to sound it, i really didn't mean to come across like that...

all i can see that might dound disrespectfull itwith the forcing it upon them, and when i said that i couldn't think of any other way of explaining it lol so if i did sorry i really didn't mean it.... :rolleyes:

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Hey, icdchillin1!

Welcome to Worthy! :rolleyes:

OK, I've been around the Boards long enough to understand some things about certain individuals, and one thing I have learned is that there are Messianic Jews and Gentile believers who have associated themselves with the Messianic Jews. These guys are the ones who tend to write "G-d."

Because Christians in the past have so abused the Jews, Jews don't trust us Christians. And so, these guys who interact with the Jews have chosen to humble themselves of their "opinions" and have worked to relate to the Jews as a means of healing those wounds.

Something else to consider, there is a balance between revering God as our "buddy" and yet revering God as King and Lord and Master.

Hope that helps make sense to you!

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:noidea: It wasn't i that was direspectful was it? :) If it was me i am sorry i didn't mean to sound it, i really didn't mean to come across like that...

all i can see that might dound disrespectfull itwith the forcing it upon them, and when i said that i couldn't think of any other way of explaining it lol so if i did sorry i really didn't mean it....

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That is Exactly why i do that!!! Thank you Neb :rolleyes: When talking to Jewish people i write G-D, and when i talk to Your guys i write God.

Messianic Jews and Gentile believers who have associated themselves with the Messianic Jews. These guys are the ones who tend to write "G-d."

Because Christians in the past have so abused the Jews, Jews don't trust us Christians. And so, these guys who interact with the Jews have chosen to humble themselves of their "opinions" and have worked to relate to the Jews as a means of healing those wounds.

1 Corinthians 9:20a To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews.

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This may seem like a stupid question, but aren't these Christian forums?

Yes...and that's all the more reason to consider others above ourselves.

If so, then when we speak of the Lord, why not use His name.

Do you know the name of the Father?

The OT may not fully write out His name out of fear and respect, but that doesn't mean that people did not use His name.
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The word "god" didn't come about until the middle ages.

I never heard that before.

Would you educate me, please? :rolleyes:

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Well said Yod and Nebula. G-d bless you both with His Shalom. Botz

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The word "god" didn't come about until the middle ages.

I never heard that before.

Would you educate me, please? :noidea:

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It comes from the German word "Gott".

How long has Germany been around???

http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06608x.htm

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Thanks!

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The LORD bless you too, Botz!

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