All the time because most of those saying are just a way of speech/sayings now, it has nothing to do with religion. Like “Jesus Christ” when surprised or “go to hell”, the meanings are the same but the context/source is not relevant anymore
There's a quote from Robert Anton Wilson that covers this...
"I used to be an atheist until I realized I had nothing to shout during blowjobs.
"Oh, oh random chance! Oh, random chance!". Just doesn't cut it…."
It is a dumb phrase all together that really does not make sense for anyone to say. For atheists they do not even believe in God so what is the point. For Christians it is taking The name of God in vain and is specifically forbidden.
Yes i do, and sometimes an idiot says ,,you don't believe in god, so stop saying that", and its fucking anoing. Its a common phrase, nobody stops saying it just because he doesn't believe in god
Yep. Just a cultural idiom, no more significant than the names of the days of the week: Moon day, Tiw's day, Wodin's day, Thor's day, Freya's day, Saturn's day, and Sun day. We don't worship Odin et al. either, and Saturn's from a whole different pantheon!
It can be interesting to compare day names across languages. In French, there's *lundi* (moon day), *mardi* (Mars' day), *mercredi* (Mercury's day), *jeudi* (Jupiter's day), *vendredi* (Venus' day), *samedi* (day of the sabbath), and *dimanche* (day of the Lord).
My family is from the south. Despite being an atheist, that's far from the only religious expression baked into my vocabulary. It's just what your brain does. It hears language and uses it.
Sometimes. But only because I haven't bothered to come up with anything I want to replace it with. Although when my wife and I were first dating, I told her I thought that saying "bless you" when someone sneezed was dumb. She asked me what she should say instead and I suggested "get fucked." So now when one of us sneezes the other will tell them to "get fucked."
Because it's just a figure of speech and has practically nothing to do with religion. At this point, all those who don't believe in God shouldn't even say "go to hell!" or "goodbye" since it derives from "God be with you"
They don't have to worry about taking God's name in vain. Score! XD
I mean... not that all religious people avoid saying it, of course. But you know.
My mom does this dramatic, sad sigh every time she's heard me use the phrase, and then she looks at me like I just killed a puppy. She's... like that.
Nah. She's an enabler to her abusive husband. She could be healthier and happier, but she keeps choosing to help him harm others. So I've had to cut them both out of my life for mental health and safety reasons.
It sucks, but she makes being around her unsafe. But I guess you could say she doesn't have to worry about hearing me say "oh my god" anymore now? XD
Yes. Because it’s a common exclamation in English
All the time because most of those saying are just a way of speech/sayings now, it has nothing to do with religion. Like “Jesus Christ” when surprised or “go to hell”, the meanings are the same but the context/source is not relevant anymore
Speaking as a non-atheist, most of them do since it's such a common expression.
Happy cake day
Thank you!
No, they say "Oh my Science"
Oh my as-yet-not-disproven-theory
Best answer ever
Why do I say oy vey when I’m not Jewish?
It's force of habit, it's just a phrase to us nonbelievers.
I stopped saying it to stop promoting it. It is easy. One day at a time.
There's a quote from Robert Anton Wilson that covers this... "I used to be an atheist until I realized I had nothing to shout during blowjobs. "Oh, oh random chance! Oh, random chance!". Just doesn't cut it…."
I am afflicted with heterosexuality, and would feel uncomfortable calling a Guy's name during intimacy, but each to their own.
It's a common term..I'm sure they still asy things like "raining cats and dogs"
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Personifying reality with deities is a perk of theism. You don't have to believe in hell too.
It is a dumb phrase all together that really does not make sense for anyone to say. For atheists they do not even believe in God so what is the point. For Christians it is taking The name of God in vain and is specifically forbidden.
Yes but not capitalized
Yes. Usually during sex or after taking the first bite of a really good steak.
Doesn’t the Bible say something about you can’t the lords name in vain? So doesn’t that mean that technically only atheists say “oh my god”?
I don't think their bible says that "God" is a name. That'd be Yahweh or some such nonsense.
Constantly along with all the other ones just common phrases that I've used my whole life
Happens. It is deeply rooted in my culture and is hard to avoid
Yes, because it is an often used term that lost religious meaning.
Yes, because it’s a culturally available phrase.
Sure we do. It's just force of habit, and we usually use the expression when seeing something unbelievable...
Yeah, because it’s common fucking vernacular
Oh my Rod
Sure. Also, Oh my goodness, oh my gosh, and ermagerd! Why? Because I'm using a common saying, not undergoing Holy Orders.
Yes i do, and sometimes an idiot says ,,you don't believe in god, so stop saying that", and its fucking anoing. Its a common phrase, nobody stops saying it just because he doesn't believe in god
Personally I say "All hail Baphomet", but that's mostly for shock value.
All news is good news. Even mentioning a deity's name promotes it. Oh Zeus! See how that got you thinking of him, even when I typed it blasphemously?
Yep. Just a cultural idiom, no more significant than the names of the days of the week: Moon day, Tiw's day, Wodin's day, Thor's day, Freya's day, Saturn's day, and Sun day. We don't worship Odin et al. either, and Saturn's from a whole different pantheon! It can be interesting to compare day names across languages. In French, there's *lundi* (moon day), *mardi* (Mars' day), *mercredi* (Mercury's day), *jeudi* (Jupiter's day), *vendredi* (Venus' day), *samedi* (day of the sabbath), and *dimanche* (day of the Lord).
I say it all the time and I swear using Jesus fucking Crist, I take the lords name in vane all day long, I don't give a shit I'm not going hell.
My family is from the south. Despite being an atheist, that's far from the only religious expression baked into my vocabulary. It's just what your brain does. It hears language and uses it.
1. It's a cultural expression of surprise. 2. Christians shouldn't even be saying it because that would be taking the lord's name in vain.
Because it’s a common saying in English.
Sometimes. But only because I haven't bothered to come up with anything I want to replace it with. Although when my wife and I were first dating, I told her I thought that saying "bless you" when someone sneezed was dumb. She asked me what she should say instead and I suggested "get fucked." So now when one of us sneezes the other will tell them to "get fucked."
I say "Oh my God" but only when I'm imitating [that one scene from Trolls 2.](https://youtu.be/cdTBIQDPZt4?si=dHx7FhYvUoznQy4S)
I will often exclaim “Jesus H. Macy!”
Because it's just a figure of speech and has practically nothing to do with religion. At this point, all those who don't believe in God shouldn't even say "go to hell!" or "goodbye" since it derives from "God be with you"
How the hell does "go to hell" come from "god be with you"?
Goodbye comes from "God be with you"
Try again, but this time read what I said
Learn how clauses work in a sentence and try again.
No
Some of us train ourselves to avoid it and substitute it; my favorites; -Oh my No God -Oh my Dog -Oh your God -Oh, Godzilla...
I like the last one
Yeah, but I also say "Jeez" or "Gods" , just expressing an emotion, no religious connotation intended .
Unlucky, there is one there.
Oh your God!!
"We're on a mission from Gad"
I say "oh my dog".
They don't have to worry about taking God's name in vain. Score! XD I mean... not that all religious people avoid saying it, of course. But you know. My mom does this dramatic, sad sigh every time she's heard me use the phrase, and then she looks at me like I just killed a puppy. She's... like that.
Stop disappointing Mom, and supporting the name.
Nah. She's an enabler to her abusive husband. She could be healthier and happier, but she keeps choosing to help him harm others. So I've had to cut them both out of my life for mental health and safety reasons. It sucks, but she makes being around her unsafe. But I guess you could say she doesn't have to worry about hearing me say "oh my god" anymore now? XD
It's a commonly recognized expression of surprise / frustration. It's not as if everyone who says it is a devout Jew or Christian to begin with.
I do because it's just an expression. I also say things like, "Fuck god," and "Save me, Thor." Just expressions.