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then it should change "god" to "God".
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If auto correct can change "obama" to "Obama",

67 faves · 48 comments · Apr 16, 2014 6:28pm

*Elena;~ ♥*

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SelinTheBean* · 9 years ago
The word god doesn't refer to the Christian God. It refers to a generic god. Stop trying to enforce you religion on everything please.
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*Elena;~ ♥* · 9 years ago
Enforce my religion on everything? I gave my opinion about ONE thing, something Autocorrect does. Stop trying to start drama, please. I understand not everyone believe in the Christian God, but I do and I'm referring to that one.
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mads* · 9 years ago
Why doesn't it capitalize Harikhrisna? Why doesn't it capitalize Trimurti and Tridevi? Why doesn't it capitalize Adi Para Shakti? Just because you think Jesus Christ is your savior doesn't mean he is "the God". There are thousands more. Enlighten yourself.
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*Elena;~ ♥* · 9 years ago
For one, I think God is Jesus' father. (I was raised believing this, just as you believe in your gods)

That is a very good question! I was referring to one of the many major religions, Christianity.
Most likely due to the fact that there are so many of them, and so many religions.

Now, I will enlighten myself, that's a good idea! So, what religion are you? And do you guys have a book similar to a bible? (Dumb question but hey the more I learn, the better!)
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mads* · 9 years ago
a buddhist-hindu. we have over 30,000 gods. and i wasn't raised to believe in it. i just didn't like what the bible said so i branched out.
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GetInMyVanItHasFreeWifi · 9 years ago
Because the word 'god' isn't referring to the one Christian deity God.
Look it up - the word 'god' is defined as "a superhuman being or spirit worshipped as having power over nature or human fortunes; a deity."
Besides, it's not a proper noun.
I mean, the word 'goddess' is the exact same, but it's not capitalised either.
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CharlieIsRad · 9 years ago
but some people don't think god exists... or they don't believe in the christian god...
no offence but if apple did that if would look as if they were only catering towards christianity, when other religions are just as important.
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*Elena;~ ♥* · 9 years ago
Yes!
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dolph* · 9 years ago
Also, Steve Jobs was a buddhist.
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*Elena;~ ♥* · 9 years ago
whoa he was?
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Rajsonkar · 9 years ago
you don't know Steve Jobs? =] he was the CEO and founder of APPLE company.
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*Elena;~ ♥* · 9 years ago
I knew that, but I didn't know he was Buddhist!
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Rajsonkar · 9 years ago
oh :P sorry
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mads* · 9 years ago
me too. also i'm hindu. a buddhist-hindu :3
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Rajsonkar · 9 years ago
you are a hindu? what's your name
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mads* · 9 years ago
I chose to be hindu
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Primadonna* · 9 years ago
Excuse me, but, as far as I know, you can "choose" to be Hindu. There is no conversion process to Hinduism. You can only be born into it. You can visit temples as much as you want and go for Pujas but, you can't convert to Hinduism.
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*Elena;~ ♥* · 9 years ago
I chose to be Christian, I wasn't born into it. I think anyone can practice any religion, whether they were born into it or not.
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Primadonna* · 9 years ago
As a Hindu, I can tell you that being a one has a lot more than practicing it.
There is no recognized ritual of conversion unlike in other religions like Islam and Christianity. You're either born a Hindu, or you live without it.
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mads* · 9 years ago
oh really? well I just did.
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Primadonna* · 9 years ago
You can't "just do it". You're either born into it, or you're not.
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mads* · 9 years ago
so what? if i practice it and follow it and commit to i want to be able to say im one of that religion so. tough.
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Primadonna* · 9 years ago
To be one of the religion, you need to have a caste. Do you? How do you "practice" it? Secondly, there's nothing to "follow"
Most Hindus throughout the ages have had a strict practice of work i worship aside from sending their children to learn bhajans and shlokhas. Since the religion states that there is no converting to it, how can you call yourself a Hindu?
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SelinTheBean* · 9 years ago
First of all, the caste system was removed (although it's still practiced today) in India in the 40s. Secondly, in Hinduism there are thousands of gods to worship. It's the choice of worshipper who they chose to worship. Thirdly, Hinduism and Buddhism are very inclusive religions. You don't have to be born into it. It's a DECISION you can make. Thirdly, there are so many rituals that you can do in Hinduism. There are several ways to live out your life to achieve moksha. In Buddhism, there aren't really any rituals, because so much emphasis is placed on meditation and following the 8fold Path. Neither of these religions are exclusive. You can choose to be Hindu and/or Buddhist.
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Primadonna* · 9 years ago
Firstly, I want to say this: anyone can practice the Hindu way of life,but, unless you're born into it, you can't call yourself a Hindu.
Also, the caste system is rampant. You need to state your caste to get into college or school or to get a government job. Untouchability and discrimination on the basis of caste are banned, please don't try to tell me about my culture.
Secondly, I apologise if I came off as rude. I'm just sick and tired of Hinduism being shown as this path to "discovering yourself". I really am. If you want to worship Hindu gods and do Pujas, go ahead, all I'm saying is that it doesn't make you a Hindu. I am extremely tired of white people romanticizing my religion and I would appreciate it if you didn't try tell me Hinduism is inclusive, because its not. I live in a Hindu majority country and we're possibly the least inclusive religion, tbh.

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SelinTheBean* · 9 years ago
"Hinduism is often said to be the most tolerant, inclusive religion." It most definitely is inclusive. (http://www.columbiaseminary.org/coffeetalk/147.html)
And all religions are essentially "paths to discovering yourself." Each religion attempts to answer questions that come up with things like "Ultimate Reality."
And, you are incredibly ignorant of your own faith. You must be born into the caste system, but anyone who follows the Hindu way of life can be considered a Hindu. And when you state that worshiping Hindu gods and doing Pujas doesn't make a Hindu, you basically mean that anyone that practices any other types of religion are not members of that specific faith. So if a person is born into a Jewish family and makes the decision to convert to Christianity, then he or she is not a Christian according to what you believe. And no one's "romanticizing your religion." It's everyone's individual choice to choose what they believe in. Stop thinking you're so high and mighty just because you're of a different religion. Okay? Okay.
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Primadonna* · 9 years ago
Are you a Hindu? Do you live around Hindus? Have you seen movies with people "finding themselves" again with yoga and collecting advice from "floating babas". Christianity, Judaism and Islam all have ways of conversion. Hinduism doesn't. You can practice it all you want, go ahead. But, it doesn't make you a Hindu. I live in India, every third person is a Hindu here, how can I act high and mighty about it? I'm not ignorant, you are. You think reading a couple of articles makes you an expert?
If so, I should be an expert on Astrophysics, neuroscience and archaeology.
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Rajsonkar · 9 years ago
ok...... I am a hindu too....
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mads* · 9 years ago
Sweet man
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LestWeBeForgotten · 9 years ago
I agree. The only God you should speak of is the one true God. stupid obama.
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mads* · 9 years ago
Jesus Christ is not the one true "God". I believe in hundreds. Enlighten yourself.
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dolph* · 9 years ago
God may be the "one true god" to you but what about people who practice different religions? iPhones can't be Christian specific, that would not be right.
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TrustMeImLying · 9 years ago
You seem to be forgetting that not everyone believes in one god.
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*Elena;~ ♥* · 9 years ago
No silly, I didn't forget that. But I was talking about the Christian God, because that's what I believe in. I wasn't saying that you have to believe that or that there's only one God, everyone needs to calm down. I was just making a joke. :/
But it's a bad idea to make stuff about the government, religion, or politics! xD
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Rajsonkar · 9 years ago
it does
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*Elena;~ ♥* · 9 years ago
oh I don't even have an iPhone xD
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Rajsonkar · 9 years ago
atleast in my Phone
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MissyLizzie · 9 years ago
It's due to the fact not everyone is talking about one god. It's an unusual word in the fact that if you are talking about the alleged one supreme God, you capitalise it to show that. But you may be talking about false gods in which case you wouldn't capitalise it.
You could always just edit your settings so it automatically capitalises the word god if you like.
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opaques · 9 years ago
i agree with you
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Primadonna* · 9 years ago
Auto correct changes proper nouns so that they start with a capital letter. No offence, but, god isn't a proper noun.
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Delicate* · 9 years ago
Actually, and sorry to argue grammar, but God, capital "G" is a proper noun, as it's a name of a person/deity, real or not real you take your pick. God however, spelled with a lower case "g" would be a regular, non proper noun. It's quite like "Earth" vs "earth." Spelled and said the same way but the presence of a capital can alter their meaning
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Primadonna* · 9 years ago
Its only a proper noun if you believe in god. However, if it referred to a particular god or deity, it would be a proper noun. Otherwise, it could refer to any go. You can only claim god to be a proper noun if you are referring to a singular god like in Islam, Christianity or Judaism. Religions like Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism have multiple gods and deities so, the word "god" could refer to anyone, hence it is used as a proper noun. I was brought up as a Hindu and in my family (along with many others in India), god is a common noun and is not used to refer to a singular power.
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Delicate* · 9 years ago
Of course, I meant no disrespect to you nor to your faith, I merely was pointing this out in case of ignorance,which is far too common.
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Primadonna* · 9 years ago
I don't really take offence, I've been an atheist sine I was ten. But, the thing with being a Hindu is, you can't get out unless you want to convert to a different religion.
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Delicate* · 9 years ago
Wait, seriously? What, why?
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Primadonna* · 9 years ago
I don't know, my mum says its because Hindu is something you are, not what you do. Its been ingrained into my brain to touch my hand to a piece of paper and then touch my eyes if I step on it.
I think its because in India, religion is a big thing, you need to identify yourself as a certain religion to enter a college, our names are either those of deities or adjectives in Sanskrit.......
Anyway, the current generation is more open-minded, so, no one really cares.
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Delicate* · 9 years ago
Thats really interesting actually. Different to me because in America we're more open to all sorts of differences (or are supposedto be)
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Rajsonkar · 9 years ago
*bows down before you*
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