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The Jews, to whom God revealed His name, consider it so sacred that they neither spell it or write it. When referring to God in English, they always write G-d. One translation of Jah is Yahweh and the Holy Father has recently said that this must be expunged from ALL hymns and such and that we, as Christians must not use this name, out of respect. Remember, as well, that God, Himself, made this the second commandment, before murder, adultury, etc. So, on the whole, I should say, that yes, it was both offensive, and using God's name in vain.
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Is O your God using Gods name in vain?
It depends on the subject you're talking about, if your worshiping God and saying that, it's alright, but if your going against God, your using His name in vain.
Is saying Oh God considered taking the lord in vain?
Unless you are trying to communicate with God that is taking his name in vain.
Is it appropriate to use the Lord's name in vain?
Christians believe that "Using the name in vain" can cause a person to be sent to Hell when they die. However, there is some amount of debate as to what using the name in vain means. Some people believe that simply saying "oh God," is using the name in vain, but the original meaning was closer to "do not claim that you are acting to perform the will of God, when in fact you are simply acting in your own interests."
Is saying omigod bad?
No. Yes, because it is using the Lord's name in vain. Think about it, you are using God`s wonderful name to replace a bad word.
By saying ''lord behold'' is that using god's name in vain?
No, it wouldn't be. Psalms 83:18 That people may know that you, whose name is Jehovah, You alone are the Most High over all the earth.By saying lord, it can mean many things. Only by using the name Jehovah would that be taking God's name in vain.
What are two positive we can show our love for God and practice the First Cammandment?
by not saying God name in vain
Is saying GOD to your customer offensive?
I don't feel it as offensive because I believe there is GOD, unless you are saying to an atheist; that would be offensive-(but how the hell we're suppose to know?)
What does the expression holy moly mean?
To not say "holy mother of god" which might be considered offensive if used "in vain"
What is the origin of using the name of god in vain superstition?
It is one of the ten commandments. In the Bible, Deuteronomy 5:11, "Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord your God in vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain."
Oh my god?
that is saying gods name in vain..... if that's what you are asking ------------------------------------- oh my god is a phrase commonly used when someone is in shock as in 'oh my god jimmy is pregnant' :O
When the act of contrition begins with Oh my God How can you say oh my god is a sin?
Saying "Oh my God" is not sinful if there are not sinful thoughts in your heart when you say it. The key words are "in vain".
How can we keep God's name holy?
Answer: By not using his name in vain, like: "Oh my god." "Jeez (a short-form of 'Jesus')." And many other expressions.
