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Why There Is No 'O' In My 'G-d'

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by ~Gregg Rowe~

G. O. D. begat
GOD begat
God begat
G-d

Some fellow poets
question
debate
accuse
me of blasphemies
taking His name in vain
because I use a dash
to replace the o
they recognize the word
and accuse me of a spelling mistake
I debate this argument
penning my usage of G-d
with my passion

Some Christian poets
visit my pages
think they own the Almighty word
blinders on
forgetting there are other
religions
beliefs
cultures of the world

I continue my argument
stating a missing vowel
in a word
does not constitute
an error
but rather
I have adopted
the Jewish form

so that my G-d
does not represent
THE
Christian symbolism

my G-d
is not a singular God
but a Mosaic
of alternative beliefs
in a superior
cosmic force
greater than I

which is a spiritual journey
and if and when
I find my G-d
He will deliver me my
O


Author notes

The opening quote is a quote I used when I opened up an essay on this subject titled Who Is God? .  Through the history, translators have changed the whole concept of the word God to fit their doctrines.   In the beginning there were periods and spaces between the letters, they were dropped, then the last two masculine letters were changed to feminize the word, and then the Jewish doctrines spell it with a dash to differentiate their beliefs separately from the Christian concepts of God in their doctrines.  This is basically the whole thesis of the paper in a nutshell.  I don't think that a believer of another faith should be putting down the beliefs of another over a word that is universal to begin with no matter how we spell G-d .  The begat is of course from Genesis

The Reading List

Below are titles of textbooks and books that I have for reference, as well as read to a great extent of comprehending and in guiding me along my road to finding my spirituality within:

Bullfinch's Mythology
Mythology by Joseph Campbell
The Golden Bough by Sir James Frazer
The Key Bible:  King James Study Bible
Common Bible:  With the Apocrypha/Deuterocanonical Books
A Dictionary of Angels including the fallen angels by Gustav Davidson
The Urantia Book
The Book of Mormon:  Another Testament of Jesus Christ
Torah
The Qu'ran:  The Meaning of The Glorious Qu'ran Translated by Abdullah Yusuf Ali  
Meaning of the Qu'ran:  The Last Testament and Final Revelation on Earth:  Modern English Translation Translated by Abdullah Yusuf Ali
The Origin of the Species by Charles Darwin
The Good Book:  Reading the Bible With Mind and Heart by Peter J. Gomes
What Man Believes:  A Study of the World's Great Faiths by Allan S. Evans, Riley E. Moynes and Larry Martinello
How The Great Religions Began by Joseph Gaer
The Christ Conspiracy:  The Greates Story Ever Told by Acharya S
The Lazy Man's Guide to Enlightment by Thaddeus Golas
The Pagan Book of Living and Dying by Starhawk
Introduction to Bhagavad~Gita by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Niether Man Nor Woman:  The Hijras of India by Serena Nanada
The Unseen Universe:  Of Mind and Matter by Daniel Weiss Miller, Ph.D.
Man and His Symbols by Carl G. Jung
The Origin of Humankind by Richard Leakey
The Origin of the Universe by John D. Barrow
The Last Three Minutes:  Conjectures About the Ultimate Fate of the Universe by Paul Davies
World as Lover, World as Self by Joanna Macy
Michel Foucault by Sara Mills
I have also studied 70% of Michel Foucault's theories on sexuality to obtain my Interdisciplinary Studies in Sexuality ceritifcate from Concordia University.
Smart Thinking:  Skills for Critical Understanding and Writing by Matthew Allen

Gregg
Written May 31st, 2005

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  • Aviel
    March 27, 2006
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    Thank you for entering my contest! When I first read this, my first instinct was to dismiss it because this contest is supposed to be for those who practive non-mainstream religions. But after re-reading it, and thinking about it, I realized that even though you practice a "normal" religion, you get just as much grief as those who don't simply because of the way you spell a word. And reading your work, you understand that there are other views and other beliefs...you aren't quick to judge and quick to dismiss. This is an amazing piece, and again I thank you for entering my contest...Good Luck.


  • Starhiker
    January 29, 2006
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    Thank you for answering my question with showing me to this poem, Gregg! I will not ask you again why you spell it G-d... Everyone is allowed to have their own faith, and me, being sort of an atheist, shall not be the one to preach about blasphemy. I believe that there is something out there, but it's what EVERY religion believe is their god, being the christian God, the muslim Allah, or any other religions god or godesses... Ok, all you fundamentalists out there!! It's out, and before you shoot a rocket at me, think if what I say is not right. Sorry, Gregg, I don't know how that one escaped. Jim

  • pozo
    June 15, 2005
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    Interesting write which I liked a lot Keep writing, this was a wonderful poem about your vision of God/g-d/the Almighty, a very philosophical piece I think God is above spelling variations, anyway, and the Jewish form was G-d.
    All the best,
    Your friend,
    Pozo


  • lordoftherings gold member
    June 4, 2005
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    Cyan314: When penning it what Imeant was that we cannot seperate our sexuality or aspect of sex from our spirituality. On the road to enlightment, we need to discover self-love but to exist in the same space as other humans or even other living entities, we in turn love in other areas (our family, friends, neighbors), but during this process we connect an aspect of love through sex but we cannot seperate that from our spirituality for in enlightment, in order to enjoy sex with another, one must have enlightment to universal love because through the process of sex, we are sharing love. I think I have tried to accomplish to explain such a difficult aspect of enlightment because we are so accustomed to thinking of sexuality and sex as seperate entities but they are connected. Gregg

  • Cyan314
    June 4, 2005
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    Would you make the statement, then, that sexuality is one in the same as love, or that it is merely an aspect of it?

  • lordoftherings gold member
    June 4, 2005
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    Cyan: And we cannot foget the theories of Michel Faucault on sexuality for if we are to find universal love within ourselves and with others, we cannot seperate the ideology and say that our sexuality is a seperate entity from our spirituality when in reality, they are interconnected on the spiritual journey of self-love and acceptance.

    Thank you so much for sending your comments on this poem, I am hoping that through this reading and penning that I am hoping to show people that spirituality is a universal enlightment and spiritual journey of love for one-self, then we connect to those around us and yes, the opposition to Darwin's theory is again getting a bad rap again, but that is what happens when radicals are elected into office and exercise power for personal gain instead of universal unification. Gregg
    Edited on Jun 04, 1:10 because ''.

  • Cyan314
    June 3, 2005
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    I love the point you make. Even more so than that, however, I am unbelievably impressed by your reading list. Personally, I believe that organized religion is of little consequence; it sets forth a doctrine of superfluous rules and mythological ideas that set most followers astray from the real point: that every single religion (at least the ones that I have encountered, meaning the "major religions" on the planet, including atheism and agnosticism) or faith seeks primarily two things: LOVE and UNITY. That's it. Why must we follow extraneous rules and books when that is what the universal concious proves to be an ideal to strive for? In any case, I think it is quite commendable that you pull your knowledge and opinions from a plethora of cultural and religious text; that is truly the only way to seek a comprehensive spirituality, is it not? After all, no one man, woman, or faith could ever be entirely correct.

    Plus, my added respect for placing the Koran and Darwin alongside all your other cases of examination; the former has become an opressed taboo of late, one which is harshly misunderstood by those of ignorance who know nothing of the true nature of Islam, and the latter is as much a set of metaphysical values as any religion and must be counted in with the best spiritual journeys. Commendable.

  • Beautiful Tragedy
    June 3, 2005
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    this is pretty good. i think whatever floats your boat applies here. if you want to spell 'God' like 'G-d' then go for it, it's up to you. at least you have something to believe in. the peom was great and you definitely got your message across. keep writing!
    -Kaitlin


  • rebeka
    June 3, 2005
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    who has the right to tell anyone else how to think or feel about something as personal as spiritual belief, these ones who would do that are in need of more than just a new way to spell a name. to each his own, i say. well done on expressing your unique and personal view. best of all to you, i love the poems i have read by you, you are a sensitive and artistic young man, and i am the richer for having read your work.

  • doglover66
    June 3, 2005
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    wow i love the poem and let me just say great taste in picture!


  • Unfortunate Freckle
    June 3, 2005
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    I love this! I read one of your poems where you did that and I thought maybe it was some little quirk or either just a mistake. I'm glad I know now and wow. This is awesome.


  • thelordreigns gold member
    June 2, 2005
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    Bless you Greg...I am sorry that some fellow Christian poets have accused you of blashemy because of what you write or how you write. I have loved your work. You were one of the first poets I read when i found AP and you were one of the reasons I joined this site. We are all seekers after truth and we we each have a different path to take. Like momentarylapse I too hope you find him, so your O will finally be delivered. Writing God as G-D is certainly respectful as well as biblical. Take care and be filled with joy and hope and love. As always, I loved yur poem. - joanne


  • OnlyOneLifeToLive
    June 1, 2005
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    I am a Christian and I also think it is not wrong to state your beliefs just as I do mine. Everyone is entitled to their own beliefs. Great job! ~Niki


  • nike gold member
    June 1, 2005
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    I consider myself a Christian and take no offense at your take of this topic. To me Christianity is about a relationship with Christ and other people wiht the same beliefs. My duty as a Christian is to share my experiences with others. I am not to force my religion on them. With this piece, you have done an excellent job of sharing your life experiences. All we can do is plant seeds, the rest is up te those with whom we speak and the Almighty overseeing them.


  • gothangel
    June 1, 2005
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    awesome

    wow...that was awesome....in every one of your poems, you just use every single emotion, and it seems like you put everything into your poems...nice job...i loved it...you are so talented....keep up the good work


  • June 1, 2005
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    Goood, because of the topic being dealt with and the flow of the poem.

  • momentarylapse
    June 1, 2005
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    i hope you find him,so your O will finally be delivered.this was very personal.and a very intelligent argument.i respect your stand.and this was a very spiritual poem,more so than those with all their alleluias and praise the lord jumping out of the screen.very good.astoundingly clever.


  • -BlackKnight- gold member
    June 1, 2005
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    To be honest, I don't see how putting a dash in "G-d" is a bad thing. It's not as if it was meant to be blasphemic in nature; from what you've told me here, it has a definite religious use. I have nothing against those who worship differently from I; if one wishes to be, say, Hindu, or Buddhist, or Islamic, or whatever, so be it.

    I don't like the term "new age Christian" much. A Christian is a Christian...at least, it should be, but thanks to various radicals and ultra-conservatives, as well as the many horrific crimes committed over the years by idiots (for instance: the Spanish Inquisition), Christianity's gotten a bad rap over the years, and in a way, I understand how people have come to dislike Christianity. Still, its basic principles (love thy neighbor [everyone], have an up-close and private relationship with God, don't judge people, etc.) are really pretty simple, yet so many fools who call themselves "Christians" have caused so much trouble in their fake attempts to follow those teachings. I haven't gone to church in some time, and while I have nothing against it (and would actually like to start going again), I like to think that not going is just fine as well.

    Anyway, I've digressed immensely from what I was trying to state earlier. I don't understand why Christianity bans homosexuality...I have nothing against it, and don't see what's so terrible about it. Love is love, right? It shouldn't matter what form it takes.

    Come to think of it, what the hell was I gonna talk about here? Oh man, I must've forgotten at some point while typing this...sorry 'bout that lol.

    Well, since I pretty much forgot what I was initially going to say way back when I started this comment, I'll at least say this: this was well-written, well-said, and certainly well-noted. It's good to see that there are still intelligent poets out there that actually know what the hell they're talking about when it comes to...well, anything, really.


  • facesofnatalia
    May 31, 2005
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    interesting

    i like this. i'm not sure i get all the logic involved, but i get where you're coming from. in my reckoning, God (with a capital G) means the Christian god, whereas with a lower-case G it means any god. but G-d works too, i guess. whatever floats yr metaphorical boat, noah's ark, what have you.


  • UnchartedPoet
    May 31, 2005
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    I was drawn to your Title, read the write, don't believe you have takening any name out of it's true meaning. If we look back in history we will find that many of the writing and teaching from certain books have been revised and rewritten to fit a culture that needed a more exact firmness of what God has intended for us. It is up to us as individuals to be true to ourselves and our inner spirit. A lot of us don't know a more one on one personal walk with God or how to even do that without thinking people will look at you funny or think you have lost your mind. We all love and want love in return, how we extend it is how we will get it back.....great though for so much additional comments that could go on and on for ever, as everyone has their own view and opinion, that is what makes us who we are in life....hopefully a better person.

  • shelbyxx
    May 31, 2005
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    great

    This is very interesting... I have to applaud you on your way of thinking and believing. I'm not a Christian but I also have nothing against those who are, or anyone of a different religion/belief system. Everyone has their rights.


  • Ava Noire silver member
    May 31, 2005
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    I've seen you write G-d and often wondered why you did that, but I never saw it as blasphemy. I've been accused of that myself, but my intentions were accurately applied in most cases.

    This is a beautiful spiritual poem, truly touching because to me this is more real than the GOD IS GOOD/GOD IS GREAT stuff.


  • freedomgirl
    May 31, 2005
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    Excellent!

    You go, lordoftherings! I feel ya!


  • Miss Faerie Greeters member
    May 31, 2005
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    I think that each and every person is entitled to their own beliefs and if you choose to take G-D as your form of religion then that is your right and noone else has the right to tell you otherwise. I also believe that the way in which you go about it is with respect to others, and that is a respectable thing. Many people, like those that abuse you for doing it the "wrong" way certainly don't show the same courtesy.
    I hope that you find the O in your G-D one day darling
    s and love
    Shari

  • jeaneileen
    May 31, 2005
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    I had no idea that there was a different way to spell the word, God. It just goes to show that you are never too old to learn if you keep an open mind. Thanks for sharing!

  • Willow
    May 31, 2005
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    I'm not so much a Christian, but strong in Spirituality. G-d is not with 4 walls with a roof, it is found in those who believe. If you believe one way and I believe another, whit not sit down and discuss it like adults. Not by going around and hitting others upside the head with their beliefs. After such a discussion; we may not agree with each other, but we would have a better understanding of WHY each of us believe the way we do. Understanding will be the way in which fear and hatred will go by the way side and be no more.

    Willow ♥


  • a7ebech eini
    May 31, 2005
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    cool, i did not know that, i guess you learn something new everyday, you would think that since about half of my friends are jewish i would have known that, o well... this was really well done, probably the people who told you you made a mistake didn't know about this, then again there are just some pig headed people you must deal with, great job
    ~Laila~

  • violet-kissess
    May 31, 2005
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    wow good job. i have never thought of it like that!


  • mendee86
    May 31, 2005
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    I can totally relate to you. While I am a Catholic and occasionally enjoy going to church, I'm often ridiculed for not doing it all the time. My parents and grandparents are just too old to understand - I'd rather have an upclose and personal relationship with God, and pray in the masses when I feel

  • SunriseRoseFantasy
    May 31, 2005
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    just one thing jacki d....new age christians are probably more against us witches and other religious-types than before. True, not as much punishment and cruelty and taunting as before, but it still seems to remain the same. I am glad you are amoung the few open minded people though. Congradulations for that unique, rare, and special quality. And that is not sarcasm, I mean it.

    in other words...awesome poem. I love it. I agree totally with it too. I am wiccan myself, what are you? this is an excellent piece to advertise to the public...try to open eyes. I love the way you express everything in it. Good job and keep it up!

  • mendee86
    May 31, 2005
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    I am definatly a new age Christian and I do not understand so many Chrisitans of my own time. Putting others down, believing only one thing - you really think we would be a lot less ignorant nowadays, but I suppose not.

    No matter how you spell it, we're all going towards one unified belief - that we are all here for a reason and have some sort of higher power who deserves the praise.

    G-d is smiling down on you for putting so many people in their place. Keep standing up and shouting out!!

    G-d Bless


  • Jacki D
    May 31, 2005
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    excellent

    Good Going!! I am a Christian, but I guess you would call me a new age one. I have friends who don't worship as that I love very much and I do not think it's my right to question anybody's beliefs. I made the choice of Christianity on my own free will. I don't attend church because I believe I can find my God anywhere. I think your write may open a few eyes but also get a few heads shaking. But I think you don't care. I live smack dab in the Bible Belt so you can imagine the flack I get. Many 's Jacki
    Edited on May 31, 6:09 p.m. because ''.


  • poetryality silver member
    May 31, 2005
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    I am a Christian! I follow the teachings of Christ. There are many things that us "Christians" do that I disagree with and many things that we do that I adore. I wonder if God Almigjhty of which there is truely only the one, the Great Creator, the builder of the world... minds at all how WE spell His name? Instead of showing love and understanding, kindheartedness, and goodwill, many seek to confound and confusion, and take on the cloak of a G.O.D. that distinguishes people. There is no such G-d. It is man/woman that seeks to seperate man/woman. It is man that seeks to be better than the next. GOD looks at ALL the same. I say, "seek and ye shall find" as the words of old say. I also say; "lean not to thine own understanding,, in all thy way acknowledge Him, and He shall guide your path". Those are my favorite Biblical scriptures.

    I do beleieve they connect EVERYONE. Your G-d smiles on you Gregg. Sorry that same G-d doesn't smile on those who spell His name God differently, or they feel He doesn't. In my world He rains on everyone and sends sunshine on us ALL, in the same strength. I love that you shared this with us. Even though I spell my "God" in a Jesus/Christian way, I love you and would never judge you. G.O.D./G-d/GOD/G0D will judge our hearts and I am sure we will meet in His Heaven together, and all discover together that there is a totally different way to spell the word than even mere mortals know. LOL GREAT!

    Renee ♥ ♥
    Edited on May 31, 6:05 p.m. because 'I cannot spell I wonder if God minds! '.


  • GldnShadows
    May 31, 2005
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    Wow i like how you portray your beliefs in this. Stating that your beliefs aren't exactly of that of a Christian. I, being a christian,totally feel that your way of spelling God(G-d) is perfectly fine. I don't understand why christians would put you down for that when for years they have been put down just because they believe that there is a greater force out there. shouldn't they just be glad that you too believe there is a greater force among us or waiting for us?? who knows but great write... ~Shadow~


  • Midnight Fairy
    May 31, 2005
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    This is a beautiful work of poetry, and really meaningful, and extremely powerful. It doesn't offend, accuse, imply, or hurt anyone...it's merely stating your opinion, which seems non-biased. It's an awesome poem and I think you did an amazing job. Congrats. :-D

    Also..the picture is beautiful!! I think I saw that on a poster once..
    Edited on May 31, 5:56 p.m. because ''.


  • Oktober Skies
    May 31, 2005
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    awesome!

    i loved this poem, espeically the ending. the ending was awesome ^__^ keep up the good work


  • SeptemberFaith
    May 31, 2005
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    I only recogize this because of my good friend Emancipation. I think that I told her she had mis spelled it when I first saw her use it that way, but she explained to me why. Though I think it was over a couse of a few conversations until I understood. So I am just as guilty as those banter you, though, I am open to the spiritual thoughts and beliefs of others.

    I like this and I think it is educational.

    Criss


  • xxfallenxx
    May 31, 2005
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    Oh, wow. You really can write about anything, can't you? lol I think it's about time someone's said that!! :Congradulates you: And by the way, that's such a pretty picture above the poem there!!

    ~Later~
    Fallen


  • bleedingtruth
    May 31, 2005
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    AWESOME!

    Wow! I can relate to this poem for the most part, except for the fact that I consider myself atheist, but I like how you considered that there are different beliefs and different cultures that believe different things. You have portrayed a great message here and you did an amazing job at it. Keep writing such meaningful poetry, it is very heart-felt. I loved it! I believe it deserves an applause.


  • Monochromatik
    May 31, 2005
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    wonderful!

    I enjoyed this poem...I am christian, and I don't judge people by religions, thats wrong. I like this poem because of the style, and because of the truth thats in it. Very beautiful...good job! I hope to read more of your poetry.


  • sarahblu
    May 31, 2005
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    why not spell God as JEHOVAH

  • sarahblu
    May 31, 2005
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    you will not find a religion that suits your belief. You may change your belief to suit the true religion. I appreciate how you realize that things change over time and become less true. Doctrines are formed to suit the needs of people. Well I disagree with the whole thing. That is the changing of truth so that it becomes more widely accepted. I recommend more research. You are onto something very interesting. dig a little deeper and see what you find. Well done very researched


  • Chiisan Keiko
    May 31, 2005
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    This is a truly unique way of thinking.
    I for one, respect it, and I think that many people should think through what they accuse before they actually offend someone.
    Sure, perhaps it's not the way that they're used to spelling the word, but it's not like it's some ridiculous blasphemy!

    Beautiful, in every sense of the word. I enjoyed reading this poem. I especially liked the ending:
    ~and if and when
    I find my G-d
    He will deliver me my
    O~

    Simply enchanting!
    CK


  • Jobob
    May 31, 2005
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    I'm too tired to say anything coherent, beyond that this is well-written and taught me something I didn't know before. Oh, and was a pleasure to read!

  • LaBelle
    May 31, 2005
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    I had never heard of using a - instead of an O, but that's very interesting. I would ask you, "Where do you get the idea that we are praising different Gods? Aren't our religions so closely related?" But I don't want to get into a whole argument. I'm Christian (if you haven't figured that out ), and wouldn never insult anyone's religion. It really doesn't matter how the word God is spelled. I could spell God like "skdtnmw" and it would still mean the same thing.


  • SpeakLikeAChild
    May 31, 2005
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    This was a very awesome and in depth poem. You confronted the crazy religious zealot way of trying to make everyone the same dead on, and I loved it. The style was amazing. When will people learn that we are not all built up the same way with the same beliefs and that they need to shove it and accept it. Ugh, I think everyone gets mad at those bigoted types of people. But they come in all shapes, sizes and beliefs, and are unfortunately are still living in the 16th century. Great poem here, it evoked alot of emotion! Great job!
    ~Rhea~

  • lordoftherings gold member
    May 31, 2005
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    not Jeremy Troy: The Jewish diety use the dash between the G-d! although you are correct in all other areas of explanantion in your IM thanks for responding. Gregg


  • Mystical-Gardenia
    May 31, 2005
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    Well done Brava!!

    Fascinating... the more I learn about relgions the more I see in their differences the "cousin" calls to each... this is truly a remarkable enlightening piece ... Excellent work... crisp, conscise, bold as the pioneers Wishing you and yours much success in all of your endeavors Two thumbs up!!

  • aries67401
    May 31, 2005
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    Great

    Beautifull.


  • The Pipers Call
    May 31, 2005
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    nicely put. well done. wish i could comment further but i havent had much exposure to this whole debate before. thanks for sharing


  • not Jeremy Troy
    May 31, 2005
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    God=the Christian or Jewish deity,

    god=any male deity.

    You probably knew that already, though. I've never heard of G-d, but I presume it means the same thing.

  • City wolf
    May 31, 2005
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    Hey this is really great. Let me tell you my opinion of God. God is a force just like you mentioned. And who ever told you about blasfemies he's wrong. This poem is great and I think you're doing a good job. Don't let the other people disturb you when you are creating because your art can be destroyed by the hard feelings. And about the blasphemyes, only your soul can tell you if you upset GOD. good luck


  • PurpleAnarch
    May 31, 2005
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    My G-d! hehe. I like this, and where it was coming from. Eloquence abound in your writing.


  • Leah Rose
    May 31, 2005
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    which is a spiritual journey
    and if and when
    I find my G-d
    He will deliver me my
    O

    Best ending of a poem ever.

    I too am on a kind of spiritial journey looking for something. I'm not too sure what yet though.. I guess I'll know when or if I find what I'm looking for, but if I don't I'm not feeling empty or whatever. My only problem is when Christians get TOO obsessive about the religion. My grandmother and father both have said I'm going to hell if I don't put my faith in god.

    If I go to hell, it'll be one I've made for myself. Likewise for a heaven as well...is there a religion for that belief/idea? I dunno.

    Beautiful write.

    Leah

    The picture is lovely as well.
    Edited on May 31, 5:29 p.m. because 'Left out the amazing picture'.


  • HistoricJ
    May 31, 2005
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    This poem is awesome. Society is made up of bigots and close minded people who diss things they don't understand. Just because you believe in something doesn't mean you should force it down other peoples throats. I am a nondominational Christian and I believe in God. However, I have at least twenty friends who are athesits, a couple who practice Hinduism, and several catholic friends. Just because they believe something diffrent than me doesn't mean they are wrong. Why shuold I ignore them or accuse them of blasphomy when they are amazing people? The problem with people today is that they ignore diffrent cultures and traditions. That is insane!!! I totally respect this poem and where you're coming from. Great job on this write.

    Sorry for ranting!


  • SimplyTheTruth
    May 31, 2005
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    Wow, I love this. I myself happen to be jewish and have the utmost respect for all religions. I always thought that it was simply to never erase it, not to be a single god. This was quite an insightful look into the world of religion. Great job.


  • Sjr
    May 31, 2005
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    i love this. especially the last part.

  • Red Red Rose
    May 31, 2005
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    Bravo!

    AS A Jewish poestess and the firm belief, that we must have respect for all religions as we are all brothers and sisters of G-D. And for the Christians that complained, let me tell everyone something you might not realize. Jesus, was Jewish and according to Jewish law if the mother is Jewish, then the children are Jewish Ergo Christian=Jewish!The St. James version of the Bible was written thousands of years after the crusifiction of Christ.I am not espousing any particular religion, just pointing out that Gregg has every right to write the word GOD however he chooses.If one doesn't like it, then espouse the freedom of speech that is allowed via our constituion.


  • CelticKisses
    May 31, 2005
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    Ok - I loved the poem. Just as good as the picture. I personally using 'X' as a subsitute for 'Christ' is tacky - kind of like 'R.I.P.' in place of 'Rest In Peace' but worse I feel. Good write anyway and well done. x


  • CelticKisses
    May 31, 2005
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    Ok I know this has nothing to do with the poem but the picture you have is amazing! Will read your poem now. x


  • CountryCousin
    May 31, 2005
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    I am open to all ideas.

    You know you are correct and some people get very upset over the use of X in Christmas when it is the Greek I believe symbol for Christ. Anyway I am not your typical cookie cutter Christian right now I have a contest myself on the ArchAngels and there were more than the three listed in the King James Version of the bible. In order to understand religion one has to look at all the documents preserved and presented by the Greeks and other that wrote about God, G-d, Yawyeh, Jevohah and other names mentioned. It always seems that there will be those that dispute what anyone says just because they like to argue per se. I like to see the other documents not presented in the typical bible that I have read. What do you think. I will read this one again when I can applaud it but right now just wanted to comment on this particular write.

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