There are so many books that contain the word 'G-d', from dictionaries to novels. Obviously I would always treat all holy books with great reverence, but what about other books, like dictionaries? In a small flat such as mine, they get put all over the place. Any advice very welcome.

If you know that a secular book or magazine, etc., contains a written-out name for G-d, even though it's not written in Hebrew, it's best to still show respect for His name by not taking that book or magazine, etc., into a restroom or throwing it away; if you want to dispose of it, it's best to remove and put away the pages or the parts of the pages on which a name for G-d is printed.

But if the printed item is made for the sake of believing, following or proseletizing idolatry, the above guidelines do not apply.

This post was last modified: 07-18-2010 02:56 PM by Director Michael.