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ScorpioRose · #31 (**permalink**) 12-11-2007, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by phillyaggie

Why do I often hear/read Jesus' name with that H middle initial? Did he really have a middle initial? And if so, shouldn't it be J, his father's initial? (Joseph)

Growing up in SP, I used to hear (non-Jews) say that all the time: "Jeezus H Christ!" I used to wonder what the "H" stood for too.

Once I heard, "Christ on his throne!" too, but that one I figured out.

steco · #32 (**permalink**) 12-12-2007, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by QVNewcomer

His middle name was Horatio.

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Originally Posted by dogfaceboy

It was Howard as in , "Howard be thy name".

You're both wrong it's "Harold be thy name"
Who, contrary to popular belief is not related to Richard Stands of Pledge of Allegiance fame.
That rumor started in 1954 when the words "under God" were added.