Sorry, Phoon...just noticed your question...was busy elsewhere.

The prohibition against erasing or defacing Names of G-d applies only to Names that are written in some kind of permanent form, and recent rabbinical decisions have held that writing on a computer is not a permanent form, thus it is not a violation to type G-d's Name into a computer and then backspace over it or cut and paste it, or copy and delete files with G-d's Name in them. However, once you print the document out, it becomes a permanent form. That is why observant Jews avoid writing a Name of G-d on web sites like this one or in newsgroup messages: because there is a risk that someone else will print it out and deface it. Defacing also might be extended to include cases where people might be free with language/pictures which might be felt by someone more religious than I to be offensive....a matter of association and intent.

I would also hasten to add that the Hebrew for G-d's name bears no resemblance to the English...different letters, sounds and alphabet...the English is a phonetic approximation of the Hebrew (not very accurate).

I, on a more personal note refrain also to respect other Jewish people who might be more observant than I, so as not to offend their sensitivities.

indeed it is a sad day for both of thier families my heart goes out to them

sorry to hear about your wife shelby  im pulling for her

Thank you Storm347

you welcome we are all here when you need us

Sorry to hear Shelby, you'll both be in my prayers....

Thank you Teddy Bear Cholla.

We have beat this once already and with Gods help it will be won again.

OUTSTANDING ANSWER! Thank you for that detailed and highly understandable lesson.

Don't be angry for me asking the question. I was simply curious.

I agree. I am wiser because of it.

Angry? Never. You asked a perfectly good question, Phoon...I hope the answer didn't seem angry...it wasn't meant to be.

Yes shelby I am so sorry to hear this, please let her know  that you and your family are in our prayers