Donna Rose wrote:

>>>I'm curious about why you don't spell out the word "God". Please
>>>understand, I'm not making a value judgement about it, I'm simply
>>>curious.
>>
>>
>>"Thou shalt not take the name........"
>>
>>Therefore, Jews write G-d instead, even the ones who do not believe in
>>a Superior Being. They are the ones who are very superstitious
>>instead of being religious.
>>
>>
>
> Now I'm really confused. Are you saying that merely writing the word
> "God" is considered taking the name in vain?


It could be. The name is so highly regarded that even writing it out might
not be respectful enough.

Best regards,
Bob