At the risk of getting shot, I feel like I have to explain why the OMG is not offensive to me. It is based on what Flybye said about in Christianity, God is considered holy and the word should be used with respect. It is the same in most religions, I would expect. It is definitely the same in Judaism. But, despite the fact that I don't deny the existence of God, and I belong to a synagogue that I actually go to once in awhile, I guess that makes me a not very good Jew! I use the expression all of the time and just about all the people I know do, too. It just is not offensive to me. Of course, I freely admit I swear, too. I have often said that lightening is going to strike me at any moment, which is OK with me. Our family theme song is "Born to Be Wild."
This is the end of my soapbox. I will not mention this again, even if someone says something that resonates with me. So, again, please don't shoot me, I am merely explaining how I feel. Now I am going to go ride my bike.
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08-10-2008, 06:51 AM #2
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FWIW I only mentioned it because it makes me "grit my teeth".
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