Re: Typing "Hashem" on the net
Robert K. Zurawin, M.D. (rzurawin@bcm.tmc.edu)
Tue, 17 Sep 1996 23:37:14 -0500
I most wholeheartedly agree with preserving the sanctity of Hashem's name
not only in print, or on electronic media, but also in our daily
conversations. However, as usual, there are those who go overboard. It is
my understanding that there are some people who alter common words that
*sound* like Hashem's name ostensibly to avoid profaning His name. An prime
example concerns people who, instead of ordering the beverage "ginger ale"
will instead ask for "ginger kale", so that the second word does not
resemble one of Hashem's names. It reminds me of the "politically correct"
feminist literature where every reference to "man" or "men" is expunged.
The females even refer to themselves as "womyn" so that the m-e-n part of
the word is changed. Is there anyone out there who orders "ginger kale" who
can explain to me your rationale? Thank you.