text: did the saying "geez" come from shortening "jesus christ"? and if so is it wrong to say geez? athiests, im sure your answers will be hilarious and insightful but please dont spew your hateful crap on my forum. yes, "geez" is short for jc; it's a more secular term, and thus i wouldn't think it wrong, if you are concerned about taking the name in vain.    "egads" is also a variation of "ye gods"; "goshdarnit" and "oh my gosh" and "goldarnit" are also mild curses changed to not say "god".