They'r ALL only words...

Recently, I had a discussion with a friend. I was using phrases like the "Universe," the "Ultimate Mystery," the "Infinite and Eternal" when referring to "God." This friend challenged me, saying "You don't have to be so politically correct when referring to God."

I challenged right back, "I'm not being politically correct. I think the word God has a lot of baggage that comes with it."

My friend responded, "They're ALL only words. It only has baggage if you let it have baggage. You don't have to mean the same thing others mean when you use the word God. It's a perfectly good word. Don't let others rob you of keeping things simple."

My friend was right. They're all only words.

In my writing when I'm referring to that which cannot be understood, I'll write it like this: God.

When I'm referring to something I think we humans have created I'll write it like this: god. "In the beginning God created man in God's own image and likeness. Ten minutes man returned the favor." 'Nuff said.