Julia Altshuler wrote:
>
> My question has to do with polite actions on the part of people who
> don't share the religious belief. Is it more considerate for me to
> spell it G-d too, or is that affected, acting as though that's important
> to me when it isn't. I finally decided to spell the word God unless
> specifically asked not to by people I love and respect.
>


I generally write out "God" or use the pronouns "He" or "Him" or "His",
unless I am quoting from the old testament and it is translated "the LORD".
(The use of masculine pronouns is not meant to imply maleness to the
exclusion of femaleness, it's just the way the English language works.)

<big> BUT </big> if I am writing in a Jewish newsgroup, or addressing
someone I know is an observant Jew, I use "G-d" out of respect for their
custom -- whether I love and respect the people or not.

Best regards,
Bob