If it was being used as an exclamation, then I'm glad it was removed.
There was a survey some years ago that found a disparity in perception of profanity... basically, in rural/religious, i.e., 'red state' areas, people thought 'G**D***' was worse or more offensive profanity than 'F***.' In urban/secular areas it was just the opposite. I definitely hold the former view.
See #18.
I do agree with your explanation, but I do get the feeling that TNT just wanted altogether to remove anything to do with the name of Jesus.
Interesting; thinking about it, am more likely to hear someone drop the F-bomb than hear the Lord’s name in vain. I’m with you on this one too.