My understanding is that G-d is also acceptable, but you point out a real hole in Heathen Nation: to wit, we have no Secretary for Judaism.
Michael—That’s exactly what it shouldn’t be; the four-letter name of God (or G-d… I think it’s mostly Conservative Jews who do that hyphen thing—in my shul some do and some don’t) is way too weighty to be thrown around like that. “Oh. HaShem.” might be okay—HaShem means “The Name” and is what many Jews feel comfortable calling God conversationally. But Chet’s OMG-d is probably preferable and made the point handily.
Chet—I’m happy to apply for the post, if there’s room in the Heathen national budget for it…
Well, if you’re amenable to the salary plan — zero, with an optional bonus of up to 5,000% of base pay — consider yourself hired!
Shouldn’t that be “Oh. My. YHVH.”?
My understanding is that G-d is also acceptable, but you point out a real hole in Heathen Nation: to wit, we have no Secretary for Judaism.
Michael—That’s exactly what it shouldn’t be; the four-letter name of God (or G-d… I think it’s mostly Conservative Jews who do that hyphen thing—in my shul some do and some don’t) is way too weighty to be thrown around like that. “Oh. HaShem.” might be okay—HaShem means “The Name” and is what many Jews feel comfortable calling God conversationally. But Chet’s OMG-d is probably preferable and made the point handily.
Chet—I’m happy to apply for the post, if there’s room in the Heathen national budget for it…
Well, if you’re amenable to the salary plan — zero, with an optional bonus of up to 5,000% of base pay — consider yourself hired!