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i'll buy most of what SecretMethod said...
God seems to be more of a classifying word (even though many consider it to be a class of one, it still often used to designate an entity's status). I think it is akin to calling someone by the title of Doctor or President etc.
We may call our physician "doctor", though we know full well that is not his real name. Rather, it describes his position socially/economically and level of education. Within a context where all are familiar with the physician's position, "doctor" is often the most effective way of acknowledging the pecking order (where it applies) while also serving the dual purpose of a name.
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~ Winston Churchill
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