Is “Oh my Gosh” used as an anti-God expression? [on hold]
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There is a tendency in traditionally Christian societies (grossly speaking, the West) to leave behind words or expression which allude to such heritage or faith. A familiar example is CE and BCE instead of AD and BC. I'm interested here with the case of "Oh my Gosh", which is used instead of "Oh my God".
Now, according to this answer, the first time this word was used as replacement for God was in the 16th century by Nicholas Udall, who was himself a religious person (at one point he became a vicar, actually). So, although not in its origin, has the use of such word become as an expression of anti-theism? By anti-theism I mean the rejection of theism, not confined to but exemplified by atheism.
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There is a tendency in traditionally Christian societies (grossly speaking, the West) to leave behind words or expression which allude to such heritage or faith. A familiar example is CE and BCE instead of AD and BC. I'm interested here with the case of "Oh my Gosh", which is used instead of "Oh my God".
Now, according to this answer, the first time this word was used as replacement for God was in the 16th century by Nicholas Udall, who was himself a religious person (at one point he became a vicar, actually). So, although not in its origin, has the use of such word become as an expression of anti-theism? By anti-theism I mean the rejection of theism, not confined to but exemplified by atheism.
expressions contemporary-english
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– user240918
18 hours ago
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Some Christians I've known consider "oh my god" to be "taking the Lord's name in vain", which the bible prohibits. So you may find religious people using it for this reason. Also, as you point out, there are people who want to avoid referencing god at all, as a rejection of religion. I have no idea which are more common.
– AndyT
17 hours ago
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@AndyT I suspect there are more Christian English speakers than English speakers who choose to reject religion to the point of never saying /gad/. (lazy IPA)
– Azor Ahai
9 hours ago
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Is there any evidence of anyone who does this out of an anti-theistic persuasion? I've never met an atheist who avoids the G word on principle and I'd think this would be a very, very unusual view to take.
– tmgr
9 hours ago
5
Here and for the last 50 years at least, I would say that little kids say that phrase routinely years before they even realize that gosh isn't a synonym of goodness or something like that. That phrase is just too common here; you could say oh, my word, and no one would think of a word, not any word. They're mostly just sayings here now (US, SE Region).
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There is a tendency in traditionally Christian societies (grossly speaking, the West) to leave behind words or expression which allude to such heritage or faith. A familiar example is CE and BCE instead of AD and BC. I'm interested here with the case of "Oh my Gosh", which is used instead of "Oh my God".
Now, according to this answer, the first time this word was used as replacement for God was in the 16th century by Nicholas Udall, who was himself a religious person (at one point he became a vicar, actually). So, although not in its origin, has the use of such word become as an expression of anti-theism? By anti-theism I mean the rejection of theism, not confined to but exemplified by atheism.
expressions contemporary-english
asked 18 hours ago
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There is a tendency in traditionally Christian societies (grossly speaking, the West) to leave behind words or expression which allude to such heritage or faith. A familiar example is CE and BCE instead of AD and BC. I'm interested here with the case of "Oh my Gosh", which is used instead of "Oh my God".
Now, according to this answer, the first time this word was used as replacement for God was in the 16th century by Nicholas Udall, who was himself a religious person (at one point he became a vicar, actually). So, although not in its origin, has the use of such word become as an expression of anti-theism? By anti-theism I mean the rejection of theism, not confined to but exemplified by atheism.
expressions contemporary-english
expressions contemporary-english
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– user240918
18 hours ago
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Some Christians I've known consider "oh my god" to be "taking the Lord's name in vain", which the bible prohibits. So you may find religious people using it for this reason. Also, as you point out, there are people who want to avoid referencing god at all, as a rejection of religion. I have no idea which are more common.
– AndyT
17 hours ago
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@AndyT I suspect there are more Christian English speakers than English speakers who choose to reject religion to the point of never saying /gad/. (lazy IPA)
– Azor Ahai
9 hours ago
7
Is there any evidence of anyone who does this out of an anti-theistic persuasion? I've never met an atheist who avoids the G word on principle and I'd think this would be a very, very unusual view to take.
– tmgr
9 hours ago
5
Here and for the last 50 years at least, I would say that little kids say that phrase routinely years before they even realize that gosh isn't a synonym of goodness or something like that. That phrase is just too common here; you could say oh, my word, and no one would think of a word, not any word. They're mostly just sayings here now (US, SE Region).
– KannE
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– user240918
18 hours ago
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Some Christians I've known consider "oh my god" to be "taking the Lord's name in vain", which the bible prohibits. So you may find religious people using it for this reason. Also, as you point out, there are people who want to avoid referencing god at all, as a rejection of religion. I have no idea which are more common.
– AndyT
17 hours ago
3
@AndyT I suspect there are more Christian English speakers than English speakers who choose to reject religion to the point of never saying /gad/. (lazy IPA)
– Azor Ahai
9 hours ago
7
Is there any evidence of anyone who does this out of an anti-theistic persuasion? I've never met an atheist who avoids the G word on principle and I'd think this would be a very, very unusual view to take.
– tmgr
9 hours ago
5
Here and for the last 50 years at least, I would say that little kids say that phrase routinely years before they even realize that gosh isn't a synonym of goodness or something like that. That phrase is just too common here; you could say oh, my word, and no one would think of a word, not any word. They're mostly just sayings here now (US, SE Region).
– KannE
8 hours ago
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– user240918
18 hours ago
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– user240918
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Some Christians I've known consider "oh my god" to be "taking the Lord's name in vain", which the bible prohibits. So you may find religious people using it for this reason. Also, as you point out, there are people who want to avoid referencing god at all, as a rejection of religion. I have no idea which are more common.
– AndyT
17 hours ago
Some Christians I've known consider "oh my god" to be "taking the Lord's name in vain", which the bible prohibits. So you may find religious people using it for this reason. Also, as you point out, there are people who want to avoid referencing god at all, as a rejection of religion. I have no idea which are more common.
– AndyT
17 hours ago
3
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@AndyT I suspect there are more Christian English speakers than English speakers who choose to reject religion to the point of never saying /gad/. (lazy IPA)
– Azor Ahai
9 hours ago
@AndyT I suspect there are more Christian English speakers than English speakers who choose to reject religion to the point of never saying /gad/. (lazy IPA)
– Azor Ahai
9 hours ago
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Is there any evidence of anyone who does this out of an anti-theistic persuasion? I've never met an atheist who avoids the G word on principle and I'd think this would be a very, very unusual view to take.
– tmgr
9 hours ago
Is there any evidence of anyone who does this out of an anti-theistic persuasion? I've never met an atheist who avoids the G word on principle and I'd think this would be a very, very unusual view to take.
– tmgr
9 hours ago
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5
Here and for the last 50 years at least, I would say that little kids say that phrase routinely years before they even realize that gosh isn't a synonym of goodness or something like that. That phrase is just too common here; you could say oh, my word, and no one would think of a word, not any word. They're mostly just sayings here now (US, SE Region).
– KannE
8 hours ago
Here and for the last 50 years at least, I would say that little kids say that phrase routinely years before they even realize that gosh isn't a synonym of goodness or something like that. That phrase is just too common here; you could say oh, my word, and no one would think of a word, not any word. They're mostly just sayings here now (US, SE Region).
– KannE
8 hours ago
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Quite the reverse. It's an example of a 'minced oath', where a similar-sounding word is substituted for the name of God in an expletive so as to avoid blasphemy. In 19th-century fiction, if a 'bad' character swore it would frequently be written as 'By G-d' or 'D-n you', as swearing was considered so offensive in polite society. Nowadays, I've noticed that some people use religious oaths meaninglessly without caring that they are offensive to believers.
answered 17 hours ago
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I've noticed that some people use religious oaths meaninglessly without caring that they are offensive to believers Many simply don't know that what they're saying causes offence, for them it's simply part of the patios they grew up speaking and would be bemused if told that their mode of expression is offensive to some.
– Binary Worrier
11 hours ago
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There's a sea captain in the operetta HMS Pinafore (1878) who claims as a point of pride that he "never uses a big, big D". Of course, he does say "damn" towards the end, and everyone is shocked.
– Michael Seifert
11 hours ago
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"without caring that they are offensive to believers" They might not be offensive to believers any more though.
– thosphor
10 hours ago
4
"Look, I don't think it ought to be blasphemy, just saying 'Jehova'."
– MichaelK
9 hours ago
2
As a person who was raised Catholic, I can attest that this phrase comes from a place of respect for Christianity. One of the ten commandments is 'Do not take the Lord's name in vain', and stating "Oh my God!" would break that rule. Hence, we have such phrases as "Oh my Gosh", "Jiminy Christmas" and "Geeze Louise". Another early example is "Gazzooks!" which was originally "God's hooks" (a phrase that was hot in the middle ages).
– Megan Sullivan
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The expression ''Oh my God'' is actually offensive because it uses the Lord's name in vain which the Bible prohibits. I am a Christian myself, and the Christians I know wouldn't dare say this expression ever. ''Oh Lord'' is on the edge too.
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This is confusing as god's name isn't god. His proper name is Yahweh. The original Hebrew is pretty specific about this.
– Skek Tek
5 hours ago
4
@SkekTek Actually, the Hebrew, original or otherwise, isn't specific about the pronunciation at all. Even more confusing, perhaps.
– tmgr
5 hours ago
4
Debbie, this doesn't answer the question, which is not about "Oh my god", it's about "Oh my gosh" and whether that expression is used as a rejection of the belief in god. In any case, your exact point has already been made in a comment. Comments are a privilege requiring 50 reputation points. You can earn these points fairly easily by posting good answers (each upvote earns you 10 pts) or questions (upvotes earn 5 pts). See How to Answer for further guidance, and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
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Quite the reverse. It's an example of a 'minced oath', where a similar-sounding word is substituted for the name of God in an expletive so as to avoid blasphemy. In 19th-century fiction, if a 'bad' character swore it would frequently be written as 'By G-d' or 'D-n you', as swearing was considered so offensive in polite society. Nowadays, I've noticed that some people use religious oaths meaninglessly without caring that they are offensive to believers.
answered 17 hours ago
Kate Bunting
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I've noticed that some people use religious oaths meaninglessly without caring that they are offensive to believers Many simply don't know that what they're saying causes offence, for them it's simply part of the patios they grew up speaking and would be bemused if told that their mode of expression is offensive to some.
– Binary Worrier
11 hours ago
6
There's a sea captain in the operetta HMS Pinafore (1878) who claims as a point of pride that he "never uses a big, big D". Of course, he does say "damn" towards the end, and everyone is shocked.
– Michael Seifert
11 hours ago
7
"without caring that they are offensive to believers" They might not be offensive to believers any more though.
– thosphor
10 hours ago
4
"Look, I don't think it ought to be blasphemy, just saying 'Jehova'."
– MichaelK
9 hours ago
2
As a person who was raised Catholic, I can attest that this phrase comes from a place of respect for Christianity. One of the ten commandments is 'Do not take the Lord's name in vain', and stating "Oh my God!" would break that rule. Hence, we have such phrases as "Oh my Gosh", "Jiminy Christmas" and "Geeze Louise". Another early example is "Gazzooks!" which was originally "God's hooks" (a phrase that was hot in the middle ages).
– Megan Sullivan
7 hours ago
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72
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Quite the reverse. It's an example of a 'minced oath', where a similar-sounding word is substituted for the name of God in an expletive so as to avoid blasphemy. In 19th-century fiction, if a 'bad' character swore it would frequently be written as 'By G-d' or 'D-n you', as swearing was considered so offensive in polite society. Nowadays, I've noticed that some people use religious oaths meaninglessly without caring that they are offensive to believers.
answered 17 hours ago
Kate Bunting
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I've noticed that some people use religious oaths meaninglessly without caring that they are offensive to believers Many simply don't know that what they're saying causes offence, for them it's simply part of the patios they grew up speaking and would be bemused if told that their mode of expression is offensive to some.
– Binary Worrier
11 hours ago
6
There's a sea captain in the operetta HMS Pinafore (1878) who claims as a point of pride that he "never uses a big, big D". Of course, he does say "damn" towards the end, and everyone is shocked.
– Michael Seifert
11 hours ago
7
"without caring that they are offensive to believers" They might not be offensive to believers any more though.
– thosphor
10 hours ago
4
"Look, I don't think it ought to be blasphemy, just saying 'Jehova'."
– MichaelK
9 hours ago
2
As a person who was raised Catholic, I can attest that this phrase comes from a place of respect for Christianity. One of the ten commandments is 'Do not take the Lord's name in vain', and stating "Oh my God!" would break that rule. Hence, we have such phrases as "Oh my Gosh", "Jiminy Christmas" and "Geeze Louise". Another early example is "Gazzooks!" which was originally "God's hooks" (a phrase that was hot in the middle ages).
– Megan Sullivan
7 hours ago
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Quite the reverse. It's an example of a 'minced oath', where a similar-sounding word is substituted for the name of God in an expletive so as to avoid blasphemy. In 19th-century fiction, if a 'bad' character swore it would frequently be written as 'By G-d' or 'D-n you', as swearing was considered so offensive in polite society. Nowadays, I've noticed that some people use religious oaths meaninglessly without caring that they are offensive to believers.
answered 17 hours ago
Kate Bunting
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Quite the reverse. It's an example of a 'minced oath', where a similar-sounding word is substituted for the name of God in an expletive so as to avoid blasphemy. In 19th-century fiction, if a 'bad' character swore it would frequently be written as 'By G-d' or 'D-n you', as swearing was considered so offensive in polite society. Nowadays, I've noticed that some people use religious oaths meaninglessly without caring that they are offensive to believers.
answered 17 hours ago
Kate Bunting
5,33421414
answered 17 hours ago
Kate Bunting
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answered 17 hours ago
Kate Bunting
5,33421414
answered 17 hours ago
Kate Bunting
5,33421414
5,33421414
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I've noticed that some people use religious oaths meaninglessly without caring that they are offensive to believers Many simply don't know that what they're saying causes offence, for them it's simply part of the patios they grew up speaking and would be bemused if told that their mode of expression is offensive to some.
– Binary Worrier
11 hours ago
6
There's a sea captain in the operetta HMS Pinafore (1878) who claims as a point of pride that he "never uses a big, big D". Of course, he does say "damn" towards the end, and everyone is shocked.
– Michael Seifert
11 hours ago
7
"without caring that they are offensive to believers" They might not be offensive to believers any more though.
– thosphor
10 hours ago
4
"Look, I don't think it ought to be blasphemy, just saying 'Jehova'."
– MichaelK
9 hours ago
2
As a person who was raised Catholic, I can attest that this phrase comes from a place of respect for Christianity. One of the ten commandments is 'Do not take the Lord's name in vain', and stating "Oh my God!" would break that rule. Hence, we have such phrases as "Oh my Gosh", "Jiminy Christmas" and "Geeze Louise". Another early example is "Gazzooks!" which was originally "God's hooks" (a phrase that was hot in the middle ages).
– Megan Sullivan
7 hours ago
|
show 5 more comments
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I've noticed that some people use religious oaths meaninglessly without caring that they are offensive to believers Many simply don't know that what they're saying causes offence, for them it's simply part of the patios they grew up speaking and would be bemused if told that their mode of expression is offensive to some.
– Binary Worrier
11 hours ago
6
There's a sea captain in the operetta HMS Pinafore (1878) who claims as a point of pride that he "never uses a big, big D". Of course, he does say "damn" towards the end, and everyone is shocked.
– Michael Seifert
11 hours ago
7
"without caring that they are offensive to believers" They might not be offensive to believers any more though.
– thosphor
10 hours ago
4
"Look, I don't think it ought to be blasphemy, just saying 'Jehova'."
– MichaelK
9 hours ago
2
As a person who was raised Catholic, I can attest that this phrase comes from a place of respect for Christianity. One of the ten commandments is 'Do not take the Lord's name in vain', and stating "Oh my God!" would break that rule. Hence, we have such phrases as "Oh my Gosh", "Jiminy Christmas" and "Geeze Louise". Another early example is "Gazzooks!" which was originally "God's hooks" (a phrase that was hot in the middle ages).
– Megan Sullivan
7 hours ago
18
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I've noticed that some people use religious oaths meaninglessly without caring that they are offensive to believers Many simply don't know that what they're saying causes offence, for them it's simply part of the patios they grew up speaking and would be bemused if told that their mode of expression is offensive to some.
– Binary Worrier
11 hours ago
I've noticed that some people use religious oaths meaninglessly without caring that they are offensive to believers Many simply don't know that what they're saying causes offence, for them it's simply part of the patios they grew up speaking and would be bemused if told that their mode of expression is offensive to some.
– Binary Worrier
11 hours ago
6
6
There's a sea captain in the operetta HMS Pinafore (1878) who claims as a point of pride that he "never uses a big, big D". Of course, he does say "damn" towards the end, and everyone is shocked.
– Michael Seifert
11 hours ago
There's a sea captain in the operetta HMS Pinafore (1878) who claims as a point of pride that he "never uses a big, big D". Of course, he does say "damn" towards the end, and everyone is shocked.
– Michael Seifert
11 hours ago
7
7
"without caring that they are offensive to believers" They might not be offensive to believers any more though.
– thosphor
10 hours ago
"without caring that they are offensive to believers" They might not be offensive to believers any more though.
– thosphor
10 hours ago
4
4
"Look, I don't think it ought to be blasphemy, just saying 'Jehova'."
– MichaelK
9 hours ago
"Look, I don't think it ought to be blasphemy, just saying 'Jehova'."
– MichaelK
9 hours ago
2
2
As a person who was raised Catholic, I can attest that this phrase comes from a place of respect for Christianity. One of the ten commandments is 'Do not take the Lord's name in vain', and stating "Oh my God!" would break that rule. Hence, we have such phrases as "Oh my Gosh", "Jiminy Christmas" and "Geeze Louise". Another early example is "Gazzooks!" which was originally "God's hooks" (a phrase that was hot in the middle ages).
– Megan Sullivan
7 hours ago
As a person who was raised Catholic, I can attest that this phrase comes from a place of respect for Christianity. One of the ten commandments is 'Do not take the Lord's name in vain', and stating "Oh my God!" would break that rule. Hence, we have such phrases as "Oh my Gosh", "Jiminy Christmas" and "Geeze Louise". Another early example is "Gazzooks!" which was originally "God's hooks" (a phrase that was hot in the middle ages).
– Megan Sullivan
7 hours ago
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The expression ''Oh my God'' is actually offensive because it uses the Lord's name in vain which the Bible prohibits. I am a Christian myself, and the Christians I know wouldn't dare say this expression ever. ''Oh Lord'' is on the edge too.
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This is confusing as god's name isn't god. His proper name is Yahweh. The original Hebrew is pretty specific about this.
– Skek Tek
5 hours ago
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@SkekTek Actually, the Hebrew, original or otherwise, isn't specific about the pronunciation at all. Even more confusing, perhaps.
– tmgr
5 hours ago
4
Debbie, this doesn't answer the question, which is not about "Oh my god", it's about "Oh my gosh" and whether that expression is used as a rejection of the belief in god. In any case, your exact point has already been made in a comment. Comments are a privilege requiring 50 reputation points. You can earn these points fairly easily by posting good answers (each upvote earns you 10 pts) or questions (upvotes earn 5 pts). See How to Answer for further guidance, and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
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The expression ''Oh my God'' is actually offensive because it uses the Lord's name in vain which the Bible prohibits. I am a Christian myself, and the Christians I know wouldn't dare say this expression ever. ''Oh Lord'' is on the edge too.
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This is confusing as god's name isn't god. His proper name is Yahweh. The original Hebrew is pretty specific about this.
– Skek Tek
5 hours ago
4
@SkekTek Actually, the Hebrew, original or otherwise, isn't specific about the pronunciation at all. Even more confusing, perhaps.
– tmgr
5 hours ago
4
Debbie, this doesn't answer the question, which is not about "Oh my god", it's about "Oh my gosh" and whether that expression is used as a rejection of the belief in god. In any case, your exact point has already been made in a comment. Comments are a privilege requiring 50 reputation points. You can earn these points fairly easily by posting good answers (each upvote earns you 10 pts) or questions (upvotes earn 5 pts). See How to Answer for further guidance, and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
– Chappo
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The expression ''Oh my God'' is actually offensive because it uses the Lord's name in vain which the Bible prohibits. I am a Christian myself, and the Christians I know wouldn't dare say this expression ever. ''Oh Lord'' is on the edge too.
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The expression ''Oh my God'' is actually offensive because it uses the Lord's name in vain which the Bible prohibits. I am a Christian myself, and the Christians I know wouldn't dare say this expression ever. ''Oh Lord'' is on the edge too.
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This is confusing as god's name isn't god. His proper name is Yahweh. The original Hebrew is pretty specific about this.
– Skek Tek
5 hours ago
4
@SkekTek Actually, the Hebrew, original or otherwise, isn't specific about the pronunciation at all. Even more confusing, perhaps.
– tmgr
5 hours ago
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Debbie, this doesn't answer the question, which is not about "Oh my god", it's about "Oh my gosh" and whether that expression is used as a rejection of the belief in god. In any case, your exact point has already been made in a comment. Comments are a privilege requiring 50 reputation points. You can earn these points fairly easily by posting good answers (each upvote earns you 10 pts) or questions (upvotes earn 5 pts). See How to Answer for further guidance, and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
– Chappo
5 hours ago
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This is confusing as god's name isn't god. His proper name is Yahweh. The original Hebrew is pretty specific about this.
– Skek Tek
5 hours ago
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@SkekTek Actually, the Hebrew, original or otherwise, isn't specific about the pronunciation at all. Even more confusing, perhaps.
– tmgr
5 hours ago
4
Debbie, this doesn't answer the question, which is not about "Oh my god", it's about "Oh my gosh" and whether that expression is used as a rejection of the belief in god. In any case, your exact point has already been made in a comment. Comments are a privilege requiring 50 reputation points. You can earn these points fairly easily by posting good answers (each upvote earns you 10 pts) or questions (upvotes earn 5 pts). See How to Answer for further guidance, and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
– Chappo
5 hours ago
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This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
– Chappo
5 hours ago
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This is confusing as god's name isn't god. His proper name is Yahweh. The original Hebrew is pretty specific about this.
– Skek Tek
5 hours ago
This is confusing as god's name isn't god. His proper name is Yahweh. The original Hebrew is pretty specific about this.
– Skek Tek
5 hours ago
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@SkekTek Actually, the Hebrew, original or otherwise, isn't specific about the pronunciation at all. Even more confusing, perhaps.
– tmgr
5 hours ago
@SkekTek Actually, the Hebrew, original or otherwise, isn't specific about the pronunciation at all. Even more confusing, perhaps.
– tmgr
5 hours ago
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4
Debbie, this doesn't answer the question, which is not about "Oh my god", it's about "Oh my gosh" and whether that expression is used as a rejection of the belief in god. In any case, your exact point has already been made in a comment. Comments are a privilege requiring 50 reputation points. You can earn these points fairly easily by posting good answers (each upvote earns you 10 pts) or questions (upvotes earn 5 pts). See How to Answer for further guidance, and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
– Chappo
5 hours ago
Debbie, this doesn't answer the question, which is not about "Oh my god", it's about "Oh my gosh" and whether that expression is used as a rejection of the belief in god. In any case, your exact point has already been made in a comment. Comments are a privilege requiring 50 reputation points. You can earn these points fairly easily by posting good answers (each upvote earns you 10 pts) or questions (upvotes earn 5 pts). See How to Answer for further guidance, and take the EL&U Tour. :-)
– Chappo
5 hours ago
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This does not provide an answer to the question. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker. - From Review
– Chappo
5 hours ago
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Possibly a good question for: christianity.stackexchange.com
– user240918
18 hours ago
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Some Christians I've known consider "oh my god" to be "taking the Lord's name in vain", which the bible prohibits. So you may find religious people using it for this reason. Also, as you point out, there are people who want to avoid referencing god at all, as a rejection of religion. I have no idea which are more common.
– AndyT
17 hours ago
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@AndyT I suspect there are more Christian English speakers than English speakers who choose to reject religion to the point of never saying /gad/. (lazy IPA)
– Azor Ahai
9 hours ago
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Is there any evidence of anyone who does this out of an anti-theistic persuasion? I've never met an atheist who avoids the G word on principle and I'd think this would be a very, very unusual view to take.
– tmgr
9 hours ago
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Here and for the last 50 years at least, I would say that little kids say that phrase routinely years before they even realize that gosh isn't a synonym of goodness or something like that. That phrase is just too common here; you could say oh, my word, and no one would think of a word, not any word. They're mostly just sayings here now (US, SE Region).
– KannE
8 hours ago