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Dundasbro
20-02-2008, 03:36 PM
What are the rules in regard to capitalisation of 'god' in writings?

Dundasbro
20-02-2008, 03:43 PM
Ignore the "as to" in the thread topic, I really meant to say "about". Really.

dwarfthrower
20-02-2008, 04:04 PM
Referring to a generic deity - not capitalised.
Referring to the specific Judeo-Christian deity - capitalised.

The capitalisation is because they use the common noun as a proper noun in referring to their particular god as "God".

Boobmeister
20-02-2008, 04:09 PM
God as a single entity gets a capital, like any name.

However, for example, the god of thunder is Thor.

Get it?

Dundasbro
20-02-2008, 04:25 PM
Thanks guys :)

sagit
20-02-2008, 09:17 PM
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However, for example, the god of thunder is Thor.
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If Thor isn't available, Gene Simmons from KISS is a suitable substitute.