G-d or God?
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Whenever I think on this issue, I'm reminded of that famous picture of that precious little boy, John Kennedy Jr., playing under his father; then President John F. Kennedy's desk.
The privileges of a child who would one day be a son, may they both be, hopefully resting in in peace, in the Son...
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We who are in Christ are said to be "no more children, but sons."
Our privilege now that of "Abba, Father."
"God" a bit too formal to Him, this side of His Son's sacrifice on our behalf.
Jacob had been allowed to go toe to toe with the Father, as had Moses, and David and Paul. Such had been their relationship with Him. Only one of those, after the Son's sacrifice - all of them, on that basis, nonetheless.
The privilege of sons.
Galatians 4:
1. Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;
2. But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.
3. Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:
4. But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
5. To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
6. And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
7. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Like my cousin once told her dad, who was in the habit of putting on this big show of "Oh G'd, this," that, the other....
In her simple way, she simply said, "Prayer is just talking with our Father, dad, no need to complicate it. He just wants us to come to Him and talk with Him in His Son..."
Her dad, a father, simply smiled, as his daughter talked with him, as her father, about the things that offspring and their fathers talk about...
"...and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ."
The privileges of a child who would one day be a son, may they both be, hopefully resting in in peace, in the Son...
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We who are in Christ are said to be "no more children, but sons."
Our privilege now that of "Abba, Father."
"God" a bit too formal to Him, this side of His Son's sacrifice on our behalf.
Jacob had been allowed to go toe to toe with the Father, as had Moses, and David and Paul. Such had been their relationship with Him. Only one of those, after the Son's sacrifice - all of them, on that basis, nonetheless.
The privilege of sons.
Galatians 4:
1. Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;
2. But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father.
3. Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world:
4. But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
5. To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons.
6. And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.
7. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Like my cousin once told her dad, who was in the habit of putting on this big show of "Oh G'd, this," that, the other....
In her simple way, she simply said, "Prayer is just talking with our Father, dad, no need to complicate it. He just wants us to come to Him and talk with Him in His Son..."
Her dad, a father, simply smiled, as his daughter talked with him, as her father, about the things that offspring and their fathers talk about...
"...and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ."
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I, for one, only use G-d, or avoid pronouncing the word, while writing-texting-debating English speaking people that do it that way,just out of respect for - and goodwill towards- them.
The best response I ever got from those that always use G-d yet still say or write 'Jesus' was that the first is done out of respect for long time tradition, which just never existed re: the name of Jesus (or it's variations in different languages) in Christian Church.
To me at least, my dear Yonah, Contra and Robert, your question somewhat neglects the complexity of the evolution of human cultural norms. It would be like asking "why is the word "Negro", being a taboo to use in print or daily life, yet still present in the name of UNCF? Isn't it disrespectful?"
P.S. yes, i am not stupid and understand that for some writing "G-d" is just a fashionable way of basking in self glory of one's perceived piety.
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Since I have to put up with [bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse][bless and do not curse] or since it seems to be considered a swear phrase (interesting), Oh My God!!! riddled throughout sentences (even from "devout" Christians who claim to have a personal love relationship with the Creator), is it so bad for me to write G~d out of respect and love for Him? My way of letting others know I am deeply respectful of Him - not using His title as a cheap exclamation.
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darling sisters -love to be back and see Ani and Lulav- that's right BUT it doesn't answer the OP question, which , in short " if Jesus is God why not the same level of respect?" . "Oh, Jesus!" is used as often as "Oh My God"
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Thanks,
Lulav,
all is well, except -20F windchills. Poor people that work in banks - they don't know who comes in to rob it , and who is an honest customer, all of us wear ski masks
Lulav,all is well, except -20F windchills. Poor people that work in banks - they don't know who comes in to rob it , and who is an honest customer, all of us wear ski masks
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I hear you! I think we are entering the new ice age! And they talk about global warming! I could use some right now.Thanks,
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I hear you! I think we are entering the new ice age! And they talk about global warming! I could use some right now.
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Because it's cold, global warming is a myth? Do you not know that cold is a result of global warming? Did you not see "The Day After Tomorrow"?
Global warming is real, folks.
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Absolutely, and I know many Jews that have successfully achieved it. (everyone I talked to that moved from Chicago to Florida)
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Boston and NYC to Broward County, FL
and Very astute obsservations, both.In my nearly 80 years I've observed climate change from Red Lake, MN and Pine Ridge, SD to Kansas City, Mo. Then I observed climate change from KC to NewMexico, Az, and Califas. Observance is good, it's a mitzvot.
Seriously though, there is global warming. It has been going on ever since the retreat of the last glacial age. I think the sky may be falling. ENTROPY!!!! OooooooooWaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!! Shoobey-D0-Wop. I can say that cuz my Mom was part Sicilian. I always remember that as the dagos by.
The air in the Chinese industrial areas is hideously polluted and toxic. We should nuke them just to show we are willing to sacrifice to prevent the survivors from further suffering. We care and, recall, Macht macht recht. An Opus Dei, as it were. Besides, it will help bring back manufacturing jobs to 'merika, just the Christian thing to do. Bienvenidos a WalMart.
OK, ok, I'm feeling a bit hyper today as yesterday I had a nice infusion of RBCs, hemoglobin, platelets, etc. and the lousey pain and fatigue are almost abated, boy, M.D.S. can really slow ya down. Darbepoetin alfa, sooooooo good. Lance Armstrong's breakfast chaser. Naughty, naughty.
Abbondanza! Faciamo afare, presto. Dame sua denaro.
Anche, vaya con Dios.
Dopo.
Ciaou.
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Thanks, I succeeded.
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once said, more or less, it's just a forum.Ach, el condor pasa.
Gotta entertain g-children this PM in the real world.
amba
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