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In their view, its a sign of respect and reverence towards God. The Ten Commandments say that we should not take the Lord’s name in vain as do the Noahide Laws. Men take the Lord’s name in vain in many ways on a daily basis and, in Jewish tradition, using His name or the word “God” too often is one of those ways.

Doesn’t it seem a bit superstitious to think that one is less likely to abuse God’s name if they write "G-d" rather than "God"?

Isn’t this the kind of thinking that Jesus condemned in His own time?

16 Woe to you, blind guides, who say, 'Whoever swears by the temple, it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the temple, he is obliged to perform it.' 17 Fools and blind! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that sanctifies the gold? (Matt. 23)

Why does it appear so "wise" today?

Besides, this whole Jewish/Noahide thing is fundamentally at odds with the Biblical/apostolic view of Abraham being the father of many nations and all God’s people being united into one new man, where there is neither Jew nor Greek. Judaism is still essentially a religion that divides along the races. Unfortunately, even some Christians promote this same sort of racial/ethnic division within the body.

The message of the gospel is radical in that sense. It treats all men as equals who call upon the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. It is not based on genetics, but has one set of commandments for all men everywhere (John 14:15).

Doesn’t it seem a bit superstitious to think that one is less likely to abuse God’s name if they write "G-d" rather than "God"?

It seems cautious and respectful. It also seems rather pointless to make such a fuss about a missing "o". If it is omitted in an attempt to keep His name holy, I fail to see how that could be a bad thing.

As to the seven laws, is there something there that you disagree with? They say pretty much the same thing the Ten Commandments say. What's there to object to?

My point is, God's truth can be found everywhere if you are looking for it. True, some religions have more truth than others. But the truths these religions do have are not invalidated by their lack of other truths. Give credit where credit is due. Should we not encourage correct beliefs and behaviors and not just denounce error?

Paul urged the Philippians to seek truth in all things and from all sources. That those sources may not have all of the truth is not relevant. Seek for the good, wherever it may come from. If you are earnestly seeking God's truth, you will recognize it when you see it and will not be misled.