[grumple]

"Surely you don't mean that Orthodox Jews are "disrespectful" for "cowering being the modern culture while waiting for His return," because they spell "God" "G-d," do you? Or do you?"

No, not at all. But while ignoring modern culture issues such as prominent homosexuality, gay marriages, and the elimination of God from all things relevant seems a bit more to be concerned about rather than the focus on how you spell God as a sign of respect.

[HairOfTheDog]

Meant to ping you to my 130 also.

[SJackson]

No, not at all. But while ignoring modern culture issues such as prominent homosexuality, gay marriages, and the elimination of God from all things relevant seems a bit more to be concerned about rather than the focus on how you spell God as a sign of respect.

So you come to the conclusion that Orthodox Jews somehow should be criticized for the offensive and culturally destructive practice (to you) hyphenating G-d, in contrast to the more enlightend liberal Reform Jews who will be much more lax on this point, who would be far more supportive of your position.

You're picking the wrong allies in your concern about modern culture issues.