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The noun 'God' (capital G) is a proper noun as a word for a specific deity.

The noun 'god' (lower case g) is a common noun as a general word for any image, idol, or symbolic representation to whom or which excessive attention is given.

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proper noun: I know that God will forgive you.

common noun: His fans treat him like a god.

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