Religion

I've read several versions of the Bible and I understand that humans aren't supposed to see the face of god or use its name in vain. I've heard that one isn't supposed to write the name of god because it somehow diminishes the authority or power or something.

And yet, all throughout my Bibles, the names of god are on nearly every page! Curiously, I don't think you'll find the word "Christian" anywhere in those books since the Christian Church wasn't founded until centuries after the time they say Jesus lived.

During my life, I've attended many different Christian churches covering the spectrum from Catholic to Unitarian sects. Every one of them has Bibles, hymnals and other printed texts where the "forbidden" words are published.

I just don't get it. If you can't say it or write it, it doesn't exist. Of course, I'm not a believer.

Enjoy your holidays, MineralMan. Thanks for all of your thought-provoking posts.