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You have compassion, just like Prophet David (pbuh) whom you were named after. The world needs more people like you.

2006-08-17 07:50:24 · answer #1 · answered by Muse 4 · 5 0

I see nothing wrong with that at all. Although I should perhaps stress that I don't have a religion, so I have no sensitivities in that department.

If somebody is nice enough to wish me a good day and invoke a blessing from their god on my behalf I'd actually be very kindly disposed toward them indeed.

2006-08-17 08:11:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

In my humble opinion, that is overly assertive with your faith. It's inevitably going to make someone feel uncomfortable -- even I, a Christian, would find it an awkward situation for someone to say that. It's just out of the norm. Feel free to say good day to everyone, but I would suggest you not add God into the statement just to be respectful of others.

In this day and age, it's better to be politically correct in this area (religion). Feel free to express your happiness, and of course do not hide that you are a God-believer, but you can express your faith without saying it aloud. People should be able to tell that you are a God-believer without you having said so -- be active in your community, act by the laws of God which you know to be important (your morals), and do not judge others for having a different belief.

So again, I would recommend leaving out the verbal assertion of God from your greeting. Aim to make everyone around you feel comfortable.

2006-08-17 07:57:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1 1

As an atheist living in a religious society, in which a lot of religious people keep trying to force their religion on me, it usually makes me wince. But I tell myself the speaker doesn't mean any harm by it, so I just go on with life.

So, the answer depends: do you want to cause a subset of people to whom you say this to wince and feel uncomfortable or annoyed? If not, refrain from the god stuff unless you know you're talking to someone who believes.

2006-08-17 07:54:34 · answer #4 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 0 1

Sure, why not? Three reasons I can't see any problem in it:

1, Your intentions are good.

2, If I believed in God, it could only be insulting to me if I could somehow perceive that blessing to be bad(maybe if I worshiped deamons or something?).

3, Because I don't believe in God, there's no harm done either way!

To me, it's just like me saying "Oh, for Gods sake!" - just words, used to express feelings.
I'm a non-religious pagan btw.

2006-08-17 07:59:13 · answer #5 · answered by googlywotsit 5 · 1 1

Yes. Even if they don't believe in God, a little blessing from Him has never hurt anybody.

2006-08-17 07:49:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3 0

An Irish comedian called Dave Allen finished his show by saying, 'and may your God go with you'. OK.

2006-08-17 07:53:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Sure it is. I am Agnostic and I still think that is a nice thing to say. I live a happy and fulfilled life without religion. If you live a happy and fulfilled life by practicing your religion, that's great! Good day to you.

2006-08-17 07:49:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4 0

I think it's okay. I mean, it's utterly pathetic for people to get offended when you're wishing them a good day. I personally don't care what religious or philosiphical belief the "good day" comes with, If they say "good day, and may Zuess bless you," or "and may good karma go with you." GREAT! They're wishing me a good day! I've learned to smile, say "thanks" and take it for the good gesture it was intended to be.

2006-08-17 07:54:03 · answer #9 · answered by daisyk 6 · 0 0

Dave Allen (the Irish comedian) always signed off with the phrase "May your god go with you." - Thus leaving it up to you decide what form 'your god' should take.

2006-08-17 07:57:15 · answer #10 · answered by Martin G 4 · 0 0

I would say yes. If everyone showed God's love to all they meet the world would be a much better place.

2006-08-17 07:52:08 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2 1

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