god-damn | Etymology of god-damn by etymonline
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"the characteristic national oath of Englishmen" [Century Dictionary]. from God + damn… See origin and meaning of god-damn.

It’s just another French word we fucked up.

“fraud, deception, humbug”

  • nocturne@sopuli.xyz
    17·
    1 day ago

    also goddamn, late 14c., “the characteristic national oath of Englishmen” [Century Dictionary]. from God + damn(v.).

    Looks like it does.

      • davel [he/him]@lemmy.mlEnglish
        31·
        23 hours ago

        IDK, “TIL ‘god damn’ does actually refer to God.”? It doesn’t make for a very interesting post, though, because most people already think that.

  • lurch (he/him)@sh.itjust.works
    4·
    1 day ago

    I’m pretty sure that’s not even relevant, as the actual deeper meaning behind the religious dogma of using a gods name is to not use it to manipulate others, like for advertising, scams or politics.

    Only the nitpickers care about casual use of the word “god”, as it’s not even the actual name. For example, the Christian gods name is YHWH or Jehovah. You don’t hear that casually. However one should have some respect for other peoples beliefs and therefore avoid any religious references, but that’s just a recommendation.

    • remotelove
      3·
      23 hours ago

      However one should have some respect for other peoples beliefs

      And respect for those who don’t. If I get somehow caught up in a group prayer I am not going to complain about it but I sure as hell am not going to bow my head or take my hat off “out of respect”.

      If you grew up in the south in the US, getting caught up in a prayer circle isn’t that uncommon.