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Comment on Is this Christianity? by cmagstadt

cmagstadt — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:34:51 +0000

gol⋅ly
/ˈgɒli/ [gol-ee]

–interjection Informal.
(used as a mild exclamation expressing surprise, wonder, puzzlement, pleasure, or the like.)
Origin:
1840–50; euphemistic alter. of God

Repent, Sinner!!!

Comment on Is this Christianity? by Neil

Neil — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:25:43 +0000

When Jesus said he came to give life… and life abundantly… when the Spirit speaks of the joy of Christ… even when God demands that people take him seriously…

Golly, do you really think he expected us to carry the burden of culturally conditioned phrases and what they may have meant at some previous time?

Comment on Is this Christianity? by Phil Miller

Phil Miller — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:17:00 +0000

I know I’m late to this discussion, but I don’t serve a God named “Geesh”.

Comment on Is this Christianity? by Joe

Joe — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:44:41 +0000

BTW, Kyle you need to post more often man.

Comment on Is this Christianity? by Joe

Joe — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:43:06 +0000

“…or to express surprise.” But that’s not geesh or sheesh. What about my “Oh my soul” or “good soul”?

Comment on Is this Christianity? by markcrisafi

markcrisafi — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:05:13 +0000

dude

gosh
One entry found.

Main Entry: gosh
Pronunciation: \ˈgäsh, ˈgȯsh\
Function: interjection
Etymology: euphemism for God
Date: 1757

—used as a mild oath or to express surprise

Comment on Is this Christianity? by markcrisafi

markcrisafi — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:01:42 +0000

dude

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jeez

jeez
One entry found.

Main Entry: jeez
Variant(s): also geez \ˈjēz\
Function: interjection
Etymology: euphemism for Jesus
Date: 1923

—used as a mild oath or introductory expletive (as to express surprise)

Comment on Is this Christianity? by Joe

Joe — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:53:20 +0000

Sorry Dude,
I appreciate the explanation but no it’s not. This is legalism in it’s basest of forms. Makes it easy to spot.
And before you go there, I’m not suggesting you start using it. I say, “Good Soul” a lot. I suppose that is somehow a variant of another variant of another variant?
I’m not being funny, but do you see how you are adding to the Bible? That is heresy.

Comment on Is this Christianity? by markcrisafi

markcrisafi — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:25:43 +0000

Kyle and Joe – “Geesh” is a form of “Jeez”; which itself is a shortened version of the holy name of Jesus. When the name of our Savior is used in the context that ccl chose, Jesus’ name has been reduced to a swear word, a profanity. This is using the Lord’s name in a profane way.

Similarly, “Gosh” is a variant of “God”; the phrase “Gosh darn it” was created as an acceptable (?) way to say “God d**n it” without the appearance of profanity. This also is using God’s name in a profane way. Hope this helps.

Comment on God is Holy, Holy, Holy! by markcrisafi

markcrisafi — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:13:42 +0000

And the four living creatures, each one of them having six wings, are full of eyes around and within; and day and night they do not cease to say; “HOLY, HOLY, HOLY IS THE LORD GOD, THE ALMIGHTY, who was and who is and who is to come.”
(Revelation 4:8)

AMEN!!!