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Have you ever been around a person who said they don’t believe in God but....

Used the phrases such as “oh my God” or “thank you Jesus” and “hallelujah” or referred to angels in some way. I was very confused as you can imagine.

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SW-User

Technically saying “oh my God” is a sin so it’s not like believers should be saying it.

These phrases have been ingrained into Western culture; it’s not as if you must be a Christian to utter them.

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SW-User

Sounds awfully Jehovah’s Witness of you... @MartinTheFirst

LireaSemaji · 26-30, F

@MartinTheFirst oooh I get what you’re saying!! 😆

morrgin · F

@SW-User I'm a big reader. I love reading. Last year I realized I hadn't read the Bible so I read it. One of the things I realized after reflecting back on the book in its entirety was how holy those names are. I wouldn't use the name of any supreme being from any religion in a way that doesn't show utmost respect.

Ryannnnnn · 31-35, M

A lot of words are rooted in religion, for instance goodbye/good-b'wy was originally short for "god be with you".
Most languages are rooted in religion so you end up saying things without thinking of them.

SW-User

The days of the week are rooted in pagan religion, e.g. “Wednesday” = “Woden/Wotan’s day”, the name of a Germanic god (Odin). Most of us don’t think of these meanings when we use these words. @Ryannnnnn

Nadie

That's me. It's out of habit. I doubt anyone actually thinks about anything religious when using those terms.

Girlyfriendcollecting · F

I would not say anything with jesus, i dont know a good replacement for hallelujah but i do use oh my gosh instead of oh my god. i would not blame someone if they said oh my god because sometimes its hard to think of a better alternative, and i still say the pledge of allegiance as it was originally written.

MorbidCynic · F

They’re common phrases. It’s more of language thing than it has to do with religion.

Southseachick · 22-25, F

My mum was brought up a catholic but says "Praise fuckin Allah" to swear. That means a good mood. "Jesus Fuckin Christ" = bad mood. Think she's agnostic these days.

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Southseachick · 22-25, F

@LireaSemaji Catholic (was). The Allah bit is a)a piss-take b)reflects a bit on our multiracial community here. She wouldn't say the Allah bit in front of next door (Bengalis). But if you want the finest biblical related swearing see a catholic family.

LireaSemaji · 26-30, F

@Southseachick Oh ok. UK??

Mountainlady16 · 22-25, F

@Southseachick lol sounds like your mom hasn't changed a bit

DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F

They're just figures of speech, not meant to be taken literally.

JBird · F

Mostly it's people who used to believe in religion. I was a Christian and I was made to read Bible and recite prayers by heart which I know till date. My boyfriend is Christian and I still go to church and recite prayers with him, so that he doesn't feel alone. It's out of habit that sometimes I say, 'Jesus' or 'Oh my God'. It's more like a phrase to me.

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JBird · F

@MartinTheFirst lol. You're offended at that? 😅 that's very silly. Well, yes, it's true. I know atheists who used to be Christians (Look at the comments too). They use the similar phrase out of habit. That's why I said 'mostly'. I am very sorry if that offended you. I will try not to use any religious phrase and I will tell my non religious friends not to use it too in case it offend your fragile religious ego. 😂

MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M

@JBird your attempts to argue is pathetic mate. Im still not offended.

JBird · F

@MartinTheFirst oh, yeah. You're not offended at all. I knew that from your very first comment. And I have very strong reaction to bullshit too, hence my argument.

MaryJanine · 61-69, F

I had an elderly woman walk up to me once when I was waiting for my mother to finish checking out at Walgreens. She said, "Can I tell you something?" Without waiting for my reply, she launched into a long, religious harangue, with the phrase, "a thousand years of peace" sprinkled into it. I have no idea who she was, what she wanted, or get her to stop. She finally turned and walked away just before my mom came out of the store.

4meAndyou · F

No. I do know one person who still believes in God but is massively disillusioned with all religions. I normally don't hang out with people who don't believe in God, because I find them so extremely negative.

Magenta · F

On here. And some who quote phrases from the bible, lol. For instance.."the truth shall set you free". It's ironically funny.

Magenta · F

P.S. One thing that makes it so funny, is they use or apply it in a different way than it's meant.

Groofydorkgerdo · 56-60, M

Many people don't believe in GOD but beleive that there is a spiritual world filled with beings.
They beleive them to be angels.

SW-User

Yeah ,I say some of those things out of habit ,to me they are just sayings

eMortal · M

I know, we're all guilty. Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain.

Groofydorkgerdo · 56-60, M

I have and and still am. For most, its just expressions.

Sara05f · 18-21, F

do you beleive?

LireaSemaji · 26-30, F

@Sara05f Yes

Sara05f · 18-21, F

@LireaSemaji I believe but dont go to church.

LireaSemaji · 26-30, F

@Sara05f I try to go to church but it’s an hour from my house I just watch it on tv

SW-User

I use all of those and i don't believe in God.

SW-User

[c=#BF0000]Oh my god is just out of habit[/c]

MaryJanine · 61-69, F

@SW-User I believe and I use it all the time when I am surprised or upset or happy. It has nothing to do with your religion.

Dshhh · M

the English phrase,, [b]Good Bye[/b] is a contraction of [i]God Be With YOU[/i]
in Spanish? adios, is ( go) "[i]with god"[/i]
Britain? [b]Bloody[/b] comes from [i]By Our Lady[/i]
religion is embedded in our culture and language
a near inescapable Virus

eMortal · M

Geez! What?

MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M

every person I ever met do that.

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