ModeThis OP t1_jbosza4 wrote on March 10, 2023 at 4:08 PM

Reply to comment by majungo in (spoilers) I did not like the ending of "Knock at the Cabin" by ModeThis

Thanks for asking!

Here's an article of explanation: https://www.wisegeek.com/why-do-jews-write-g-d-instead-of-god.htm

I come from a tradition which is not part of the Judaic tradition, but does respect and acknowledge "God" means different things to different people, and often has more than one name, so "G-D" is often used and uplifted (not a requirement but as means of respect).

OneGoodRib t1_jbsbd93 wrote on March 11, 2023 at 9:07 AM

I've also seen people spell it G.od!

There's a Jewish lady I follow on Youtube and while I'm not Jewish myself, I try hard not to write God when I comment on her things because I feel it's respectful to do so, even though it's not my belief that it needs to be "censored" (in quotes because I feel like it's weird to say it's a censor)