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Bradical79

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16. It can definitely be a proper noun.

Reply to JoeyT (Reply #9)

Fri Jul 13, 2012, 11:28 AM

Jul 2012

For one, many Christians here in the U.S. have given their god the specific name "God". It doesn't matter how intelligent they are, how historically accurate their name is, etc. It's turned into a proper noun when talking about their god. Secondly, the way the sentence is structured, God is a very specific being. The sentence doesn't refer to a generic god, it is referring to a singular specific being.

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'Godless' billboard reaches out to nonbelievers [View all] cbayer Jul 2012 OP

make the "g" in that word lower case, it is not the name of a person nt msongs Jul 2012 #1

One of the things I really like about this billboard is that it does cbayer Jul 2012 #2

I'm sure they'll be delighted skepticscott Jul 2012 #4

If they're offended by the fact that JoeyT Jul 2012 #9

I don't see the harm in making an effort to not offend others. cbayer Jul 2012 #13

Except the people that might be offended by JoeyT Jul 2012 #15

It can definitely be a proper noun. Bradical79 Jul 2012 #16

In this country, it effectively means one particular fictional character. 2ndAmForComputers Jul 2012 #10

Fantastic!!! Control-Z Jul 2012 #3

Here's the test. If the billboard pisses off God, it will be struck by lightening. However, rhett o rick Jul 2012 #5

I'll help throw 'em off your trail... onager Jul 2012 #11

Thanks, I am sure that will fool them. It's not like they can see this conversation. nm rhett o rick Jul 2012 #14

Join the Atheist Church! RegieRocker Jul 2012 #6

huh? eqfan592 Jul 2012 #8

(Does some searching) No you didn't. 2ndAmForComputers Jul 2012 #12

There's Hope For Nebraska otohara Jul 2012 #7