Pulpit Language

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In a message dated 96-09-08 21:12:07 EDT, mbasset@iconn.net (Mark Bassett)
writes:

<< I am for the first time realizing that "gee" was sich a
 word. I've never heard anyone use it in a way that had even a hint of
 expletive, and it sure wouldnt do much for the tough guys I used to
 hang with. >>

"Gee" is a shortened form of "Geez," which is a shortened form of "Jesus,"
which is a shortened form of "Jesus Christ."  In reality, if ANY word is
"taking the Lord's name in vain," it's "Gee."

--Rich Brown