[catonsville]

Jews believe that if you write G-d's name, say on Free Republic, and it is later deleted. that you have disrespected Him.

They also bury old, no longer useful versions of the Torah (Bible), it is never discarded or destroyed in other ways.

When the Nazis began burning down synagogues in Europe, there were instances of Jews rushing into the flames to rescue the Torah.

Christians and Jews believe that G-d's name should not be taken in vain or be dishonored. I wish more of us lived up to that.

[drlevy88]

Just curious, if Muslims have a similar scruple about the Arabic for "Allah." They sure don't seem to have any problem with spelling their deity's name out in English.

[varon]

Christians and Jews believe that G-d's name should not be taken in vain or be dishonored. I wish more of us lived up to that.

So, by altering the spelling of God in written form is showing honor. Would one then show the same honor when speaking the word by saying "Gee (G) dash (-) dee (d)" as in "Oh my Gee dash dee" ?