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RE: Oh my god.
May 7, 2019 at 7:40 pm
In my common language I'll use the words "jesus christ" when something happens that I can't quite believe or when I'm shocked.
Jesus = unbelievable which is how I tend to think that everyone uses it. It really signifies to me that most everyone relates Jesus to an unbelievable event.
Which I find to be most rational
The "oh my god" phrase has really come to mean something about the same thing, but it can be used in any number of ways.
I use it all the time.
I like using "bless you" when someone sneezes because then I'll say "Since I'm an atheist, does the bless you really count ?"
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RE: Oh my god.
May 8, 2019 at 5:37 am
Lots of non-believers use "God", the majority of which self-identify as "Christian". They're the real hypocrites.
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RE: Oh my god.
May 8, 2019 at 10:34 am
(May 7, 2019 at 4:22 pm)AgnosAtheis Wrote: As an atheist, do you feel comfortable using that popular expression of surprise?
I try to replace god with dog but I still find myself slipping up. The accidental cognitive dissonance is strong with this one.
On a relevant note, I have previously offended someone religious when I put extra effort to avoid the mention of god. Lol.
BQ: Are you put off by people who apply religious words into everyday speech? ("oh my god" "thank god.." "jesus christ!" etc)
I voted incorrectly.
I have no problem using 'religious' expressions, like "oh my god", "jesus f'n Christ", etc. Doesn't make me uncomfortable at all.
Why let the Christians have all the best expletives?
There are many common sayings in the English language that have a religious source, that I'll bet you use:
Bite the dust, drop in the bucket, the Writings on the Wall, the blind leading the blind, broken heart, can a leopard change its spots, A man after my own heart, Labor of love, Letter of the law, and a couple of dozen more common sayings are Biblical in origin.
You'd believe if you just opened your heart" is a terrible argument for religion. It's basically saying, "If you bias yourself enough, you can convince yourself that this is true." If religion were true, people wouldn't need faith to believe it -- it would be supported by good evidence.
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RE: Oh my god.
May 8, 2019 at 11:38 am
I often use the word "Shit" ... as its not just the Gods that create shit
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