[Eagle of Liberty]

Nice post, but what is the G-d stuff? Just come out and spell it like it should be, God. I've seen others do this too, my question is why?

I agree. Is this the new ACLU version?

[SAJ]

It is contrary to Jewish custom (possibly Jewish law, too, but I'm not able to comment on that) to refer to the Creator by a ''proper'' name, hence one sees 'G-d' and occasionally 'Y-hw-h'. I'm sure our good friend the Rabbi over at Jewish World Review can supply you with full details.

This has nothing to do with PC or the ACLU; it is a traditional sign of respect. Probably stems from Moses' episode with the burning bush in Exodus, but that's a guess.

[Fiji Hill]

...what is the G-d stuff? Just come out and spell it like it should be, God. I've seen others do this too, my question is why? Is this the new ACLU version?

I also get annoyed with writers who use BCE and CE, meaning "Before the Common Era" and "Common Era" instead of BC and AD.