Conversations with God!

The term Oh My God is used so often it seems to come naturally. Yes the bible does say not to use the Lord's name in vain but I don't really think of that phrase when I read it. When someone says that phrase they are usually expressing surprise, not anger or bad language. It probably would be best if we not say it but I don't necessairly feel guilty when I say it. On the other hand if I say or hear God ____ I immediately cringe.

In an age where religion is so taboo in the world, you are so right that matters such as things are taken so lightly. Personally, to hear "Oh my God," over and over again is never fun for me. Like so many others have said I do cringe when I hear it as well. Why not "oh my gosh?," or "oh my goodness?," but nicely enough there's not enough shock value in that. Sigh...

first of all, i am not christian but my mom is and she loves this book! She has gone through many copied, because she will give them away to friends! But I dont think the phraise "Oh my god" is that bad, it is just an expression it is not using gods name in vain, alot of people say oh my gosh, i dont see the difference

i have to admit, i say Oh My God all the time, its no big deal to me..... however i could really not care less what other people think of me when i say that....

these days, we are making mockery of everything , whther it is life , parents or anything , we don't care for other sentiments or ethical values. the god to which pray in difficult , laugh at other times, is that good? think for youself.

FITH. People just put their trust in Him who they believe helps them through life's dramas. You just believe, it doesn't have to be rational, and you don't have to see it to believe it. We just believe... like a nonbeliever trusts the good in life and things around him, just not necessarily God.

Gosh, Golly and Gee are also forms of taking God's name in vain. I don't hear too many people use these words anymore... but it's something to think about. I noticed that someone said that it just seems to come naturally... even if it's not something bad they are Oh my godding... but even if it's not something bad they are saying the phrase too, don't you think it should be reserved to things that we are really grateful for? Like if your partner gives you something good and you say oh, my love etc... Does anyone get my meaning or is this not coming out right?

I agree, I think His name shouldn't be used in vain. Hey, I loved the book!

i like that keep on.

well , hmmz lol ... god doesn`t like his name to be taken in vain .... if you read a little more , the Bible , it is one of the 10 (commands) i do not recall the exact word ... and it says Do not thake God`s name in vain .... but i guess that if you say OH MY GOD , it`s not a syn .... and it`s not a swearing , please document yourself a little more .... Thank you

In the United States, the First Amendment guarantees a relatively unlimited right of free speech, although some US states still have blasphemy laws on the books. Chapter 272 of the Massachusetts General Laws states, for example: Section 36. Whoever wilfully blasphemes the holy name of God by denying, cursing or contumeliously reproaching God, His creation, government or final judging of the world, or by cursing or contumeliously reproaching Jesus Christ or the Holy Ghost, or by cursing or contumeliously reproaching or exposing to contempt and ridicule, the holy word of God contained in the holy scriptures shall be punished by imprisonment in jail for not more than one year or by a fine of not more than three hundred dollars, and may also be bound to good behavior. So in some states in the USA its against the law, I am surprised then that so many americans say these words as their first reaction!

God means your inner voice.So if you can respond to your own inner voice then it is as goog as speaking with god.God is within you me and all of us.Just by sitting in fromt of some idol and praying does not make a communication with god.God is spread within this nature and all living and non living things around us.Thus if we do some thing good for this nature it is similar to conversation with god.This is what I think so...

I feel guilty of using the expression "Oh my God" all the time. For me, saying this expression is not a sin. Infact, calling God's name is a prayer. It means that it depends on how people use this expression. For instance, I saw a car accident, I'll surely says "Oh my God" which simply means I need God's help.

I have read this book and its a great book for everyone and anyone to read. As for using the term Oh my God, I dont have a problem hearing it or using it. I dont think that I have ever heard swear words with gods name in them. I take that back maybe oh my f__king god!! Back to the book, its actually on my page for one of the books that I have read. If you have not picked up up yet, what are you waiting for?

I agree with you, I dont' say or want to hear God's name matched with a swear word, it is so wrong. I don't understand how so many people can do it all the time and not have a problem with it. It baffles me. I too have noticed the use of the term Oh My God quite commonly on television and books, it seems to just be part of our language now, just rolls right off peoples tounges.

yes, I have conversations with GOD daily...many times a day actually..and HE does answer back...there are times that HE actually initiates.. I was washing dishes the other week complaining to myself in my mind about all the difficulties I was having and how I didn't want to fool with any of it anymore...thinking to myself now...then HE spoke to me...HE told me that I was put here on this earth to do HIS will, and if I didn't want to do HIS will, then my purpose for being here was done, and I could be removed...

I definitely agree ,,,,,,, there must be some sensitivity when we are dealing with the almighty GOD........................

yes i am totally agree with. People just forget the God sayings and just concentrate on using his name in everyday life as a slangs.

You are absolutely right.I don't like to hear swear words with God's name in it either.I know alot of people will just be in a line of talking will oh my god!I mean I don't know if theres anything wrong with that but even that don't sound good.His name should be revrenced or honored.

Okay.. I don't know if I am the only one here, but when I think of 'taking the Lord's name in vain' I don't think of cursing. It makes me think of when people call themselves Christians and say they do things in the name of the Lord.. things that do not represent christianity or doing what is right. I am not a Christian myself, but I have read the bible a couple of times, and I don't think that God is as offended by someone using bad language as he is if someone were to do something such as hurting someone else in his name. Does that make sense? Anyway, just my opinion.