Excellent question! It's more or less explained here.
But, the short answer is that Jews are sensitive about writing (and erasing) the name of G-d. So, using a - means you're not writing out the name.
To my knowledge, both the English spelling G-o-d and it's presence on screen are examples of not actually writing the name of G-d. But, as a nod to the concept, and because it makes me feel a little more comfortable, I use the abbreviation.
In other words, it would be fine to write God. I just usually don't :-).
I remember that picture... Happy Wedding Anniversary Bar Mitzvah! :-D
ReplyDeleteOk, I have to bite. Why take the "o" out?
ReplyDeleteCongrats, by the way :)
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ReplyDeleteExcellent question! It's more or less explained here.
But, the short answer is that Jews are sensitive about writing (and erasing) the name of G-d. So, using a - means you're not writing out the name.
To my knowledge, both the English spelling G-o-d and it's presence on screen are examples of not actually writing the name of G-d. But, as a nod to the concept, and because it makes me feel a little more comfortable, I use the abbreviation.
In other words, it would be fine to write God. I just usually don't :-).