[Will_Kansas]

I have seen something in opinion pieces that I don't understand. Hope someone can tell me why this is done.

Why is G-d sometimes used in place of G-d? I do not understand that!

[Will_Kansas]

Way to go Will!!!

I of course meant the second G-d to be God.

[Political Junkie Too]

I think it has something to do with not destroying anything with the word of God on it. People use G-d in it's place so as not to spell it out, thereby making it okay to throw away the writing. This is also why people use XMAS instead of Christmas. If this is an old wive's tale, then sorry for the disinformation.

[ArGee]

Why is G-d sometimes used in place of G-d? I do not understand that!

It is done by Orthodox Jews to avoid accidentally throwing the name of G-d in the trash or spilling coffee on it or something. They take the Name very seriously according to the commandment given to Moses.

I do it out of respect for the Orthodox Jews when I remember.

Shalom.