In Judaism there is a rule not to put the name of G-d on something that could be thrown away. So when we write His name on something like a regular piece of paper or a cyber message, we leave out the o. It's actually a sign of respect for G-d's holiness.
Thanks.
I think I now understand the why.
This is the first I have ever heard this in my life. And I honestly was confused as to why you posted it the way you did because I noticed you took care to capitalize the Lord's Name.
I apologize for taking this thread on a tangent. But, I suppose my thinking is that with so many in our society eagerly looking to displace the Name of God, and remove His Name from everything, my logic is that shoot -- say "God" and simply refuse to call Him by societal "spirit above," a presence" etc.
Thanks for explaining all that. :)
I remember seeing a very funny skit by Tracey Ulmann a few years ago. She played all these different characters. It was a piece about the end of the world. A comet was rapidly heading towards earth and the news was being shown from all parts of the world. Some people were crying, some people were partying, some people were praying and some people were making friends with people who were once their enemies.
One of the last stories they covered on the news went like this... "The comet is now two hours from hitting Planet Earth. People in London, Paris, Rio, Hong Kong, Beijing, New Delhi, Sydney and other major cities are partying like never before. We cross for now some live coverage...Pictures of happy people going wild in joy and fun, dancing like carefree children, hugging, laughing, enjoying life...Time passes...Next story appears on back drop behind the news reader...He speaks in a resigned, slow voice..."In the Middle East vicious fighting has broken out once again by both sides. The Israeli Government and the Palestinian Authority refuse to meet together to discuss their conflict..." Now it's back to the live coverage in Rio. The comet is due in 48 minutes."
The devil really is in the detail.