Capitalization-Religion Writing Lab Capitalization-Religion
Terms Capitalize religious terms for a sacred persons and things as well as the proper names of mythological gods. Examples: The Koran Buddha Venus Thor Do not capitalize the words gods or goddesses when talking about mythological gods.
Religious References Capitalize religions and churches and major denominations as well as major religious events or things. Examples: Sunday School Catholic Methodist Holy Ghost Holy Grail
Note Words with god in them like godlike are not capitalized.
That’s all, folks! This lesson is part of the UWF Writing Lab Grammar Mini-Lesson Series Lessons adapted from Real Good Grammar, Too by Mamie Webb Hixon To find out more, visit the Writing Lab’s website where you can take a self-scoring quiz corresponding to this lesson