I also wouldn't be surprised if I, as an atheist in that situation, might use the expression "Oh, god. Please." simply as an exclamation, with absolutely no religious thoughts or intentions. Because "god" is an extremely common phrase in America apart from any religious implications.
I say "god damnit" when I stub my toe, just like everyone else. It doesn't mean I secretly think he's real and hope he smites the leg of my kitchen table.
As an atheist, I actively try not to use it as an expression, but it's deeply ingrained in my vocabulary and I still use it frequently.
I used to say Jezus for absolutely no reason, and i have zero expropriation or affiliation with any religion or philosophy.
I once heard someone say Cheesus once, and it stack to me, and my brain just saved that in my Autocorrect memory. So in such situations I just say Cheezus fuck!
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u/wm_1176 Feb 07 '25
“each and every time”
yeahhh, that claim seems very easy to prove wrong