JH> It is understood by most that the omission of vowels in G-d, L-rd, 
JH> and the like, are for the sole purpose of showing reverence, and, so as 
JH> not to, advertently, or inadvertently "blaspheme" the NAME of the Most 
JH> High.  While this may appear to be a grand gesture on the part of 
JH> most, we would do well to understand that, in truth, it holds little 
JH> value at all.  Firstly, the name God (Gawd, i.e. pagan deity) and Lord 
JH> (the anglicized transitive of Baal) have no place in dialogue 
JH> concerning the Heavenly Father.  Secondly, and most important, YaHshua 
JH> stated that - He came in His Father's name (the name that they would 
JH> not receive-even unto this day) (John 5:43) "AND" He states:  "Holy 
JH> Father, keep through thine own name, those whom Thou hast given me."  
I'll give you the same answer I gave the Atheist that came on this echo not 
to long ago I answered in NetMail.  I don't spell it in this conference out 
of respect for the Messianic Jewish people in this conference.  When I know 
they aren't reading it, I have nop trouble speeling it out.  In fact, i'm 
still in contact with him and we spell titles like G-d and L-rd out all the 
time.  I just choose not to unessesarily offend people.  You understand now?  
Cool.
Peace.
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