Why is saying God Damn so bad in the USA?

Don't bite my head off, I'm just curious. I have noticed how a lot of music videos on MTV have "God" bleeped out but not "Damn" (e.g. This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race by Fall Out Boy). I'm assuming it's to do with it being blasphemous and offensive to a lot of people, but what makes me curious is that in the UK, we are allowed to say "God damn" on TV and radio, and as such song with those words generally aren't censored. Actually, saying "damn" is worse. We are also a predominantly Christian country, but oddly people don't seem to be as offended as much. It may just be due to the fact that your population is 6 times greater so there are 6 times as many people to offend.

Feel free to correct me if I'm completely wrong, but this is just my opinion and don't call me retarded or dumbass, I am just curious and don't want to create a heated debate (like i could do on Youtube :?)

It always seemed strange to me too, but Christianity in America seems to be taken more seriously than here in the UK. Religion just seems to be more of a big deal over there than it is here.

I might be wrong, but that's just what I've always percieved.

It always seemed strange to me too, but Christianity in America seems to be taken more seriously than here in the UK. Religion just seems to be more of a big deal over there than it is here.

I might be wrong, but that's just what I've always percieved.

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What? You mean saying that is wrong?? God damn it... Right, mediocre humor aside, it is kinda weird. But what strikes me as weirder is how people sometimes spell "god" as "g-d". It makes no sence.. Why? "God" is not his name or title or anything. I can get why you wouldn't say or write his actual name, but why censor "god"??

Because we have to be politically correct.... -.-

Because we have to be politically correct.... -.-

qwertyoip

Because we have to be politically correct.... -.-

I'm pretty sure it's breaking one of the Ten Commandments.

Also the FCC is ludicrous. Don't even bother trying to make sense of it.

And G-d can be an abbreviation for God damn, or... It's for those who are too religious write "God". They do this, because they believe that writing "God" on something that could be destroyed is gonna earn them an eternity in hell, so the censor it. Kudos to Urban Dictionary. :P

[QUOTE="gamertylers"][QUOTE="qwertyoip"]

Because we have to be politically correct.... -.-

qwertyoip

These changes are often made so as to not alienate other religions and cultures.

As to why they make them? I suppose it has something to do with the United States not passing any law respecting the establishment of religion.

This. They get offended if you say God because it is disrespectful in that manner, and offensive to them. On the other hand, it's apparently okay and not offensive for religions to condemn people to hell and say it's sinful to be homosexual. Welcome to America :) gamertylers

[QUOTE="qwertyoip"][QUOTE="gamertylers"] This. They get offended if you say God because it is disrespectful in that manner, and offensive to them. On the other hand, it's apparently okay and not offensive for religions to condemn people to hell and say it's sinful to be homosexual. Welcome to America :) Danm_999

Saying it ANYWHERE where christianity is around is bad, not just america.cousin_eddy

Not in the UK.

Well, some conservative Christians might consider it blasphemy, but it's never censored like it is in America, and it is not considered un-PC. Everyone says it, even the few people I know who claim to be Catholic say it.

[QUOTE="Danm_999"][QUOTE="qwertyoip"] Its offensive to have Christmas (holy $#%^ its like its a christian holiday or something) but having atheistic standards shoved down our throats [there was a history book changing B.C. (before Christ) to B.C.E (before common era :roll: ) and A.D. (anno domini- Latin for Year of the Lord) to C.E. (common era)] Id like to know how many people are offended by these three statements: Christmas. 157 B.C. 2009 A.D. *looks for someone raising their hand*qwertyoip

I'm american and I say god damn, all the time no one I know has a probelm with it.

Im a christian, so I dont say it, and I dont like it when other people say it, but Im not gonna freak out if I hear it. I hang out with people that say it, so I wouldnt say its that big a deal.

They take religion christianity more seriously than most here do, it's silly though.

Saying it ANYWHERE where christianity is around is bad, not just america.cousin_eddy

But as I said, over here it isn't bad. Also, I have seen bands performing live on TV in the states where thay haven't censored swear words but they still have censored "God" (the band themselves didn't sing the word). WTF?

[QUOTE="qwertyoip"][QUOTE="Danm_999"] These changes are often made so as to not alienate other religions and cultures.Danm_999

I wouldnt care...qwertyoip

and christmas WAS set up by catholics, its the date of birth of our founder, give us a breakqwertyoip

I suppose it's probably similar to the reason that state schools aren't allowed to talk about religion in order to protect the minorities.

Some consider it to be in bad taste, especially when religion is more highly regarded here in the U.S. Still, I still hear it fairly common.

Its called taking the Lord's name in vain. 3rd commandment I think.

I hear that all the time here. I think I've heard it on the TV as well.

Political correctness gone mad.

Saying it ANYWHERE where christianity is around is bad, not just america.cousin_eddy

"You shall not make wrongful use of the name of your God" ,pretty much why.cyberdarkkid

Why is showing one of Janet Jacksons nipples bad... Who knows, its the US! :P

It's said a lot here. Thus your statement is false.

[QUOTE="cyberdarkkid"]"You shall not make wrongful use of the name of your God" ,pretty much why.Darth-Caedus

[QUOTE="Darth-Caedus"][QUOTE="cyberdarkkid"]"You shall not make wrongful use of the name of your God" ,pretty much why.cyberdarkkid

There is no such thing as bad words. We made them up. They're just words.MotherSuperior

Cause chrisianity is really big here in the US then out in UK.

[QUOTE="MotherSuperior"]There is no such thing as bad words. We made them up. They're just words.LJS9502_basic

I've always felt that people being offended by the words themselves was silly. It's been institutionalized, like Women wearing make-up and not men, pink being a colour for girls and blue for boys, etc. It's only because people are used to things being this way that they still are. Words are just words, don't let it offend you unless the *intent* is there.Dubiosity