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To: MeanWestTexan

Are we now afraid to type the name “GOD”? Why “G-d”?


5 posted on 12/03/2007 1:05:37 PM PST by RC2
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To: RC2
That is normal practice when you see Jewish writings. It comes from the tradition that the name of God must never be destroyed, and thus, they do not write his name so it cannot be destroyed. It isn’t an insult or fear, it is more a statement of respect.
7 posted on 12/03/2007 1:07:39 PM PST by mnehring (..one candidate did not display any moderateness or liberalism...Fred Thompson - Rush Limbaugh)
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To: RC2

Chabad is an Orthodox organization (of which I was formerly an active member).

It is a mitzvah to not destroy or defile the name of God, ergo it is not written out unnecessarily (especially on paper), as that may cause an accidental (or facillitate and intentional) violation of the command.


8 posted on 12/03/2007 1:08:01 PM PST by MeanWestTexan (Kol Hakavod Fred Thompson)
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