  What I never understood was why although you get struck down for invoking the name of G()D it's perfectly OK to refer to him obliquely, as 'The Name' etc. Kind of like monks under vow of silence being allowed to use sign language. Daft   No, you don't get struck down. There's no punishment involved. It's done out of love and respect - just like calling your father dad or pop instead of his first name, or calling a teacher sir.