Dave, I take your point which is for the purposes of communication. I choose, however, not to refer to the capitalization because it gives the concept too much weight. I also have a problem calling people reverend because I don't revere them personally or what they may believe.

To the issue of "so help me god", I believe that it is a recent addition along with the 1954 "in god we trust" on coins and "under god" in the pledge of allegiance.

There is too much "goddy stuff" in the government today and in speeches that are intended for the general public by sycophantic politicians.

Stsngr