There are recent examples in here, from the most outspoken proclaimed-Christians, saying "God bless you," when they are oh-so-irritated. Here is another example of what I interpreted as a passive-aggressive "F-you": "Oh my! Did I open a big can of worms or what? There is so much hate in our world. So sorry most of you live in it. Being a Christian, it is something I think of when one dies. Sorry to cause such conviction in many of your hearts. I do feel sorrow for his family."
It seems that the tone and context often contradict the words. Would Christians get more respect if they just said what they meant?
2006-09-07 03:43:25 · 16 answers · asked by georgia b 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You're a credit to your gender, honey.
2006-09-07 06:19:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
so,, whats the winning lotto numbers for next week since you can read all minds?
why do you assume everyone (christians) are lying?
if they say god bless you then why cant you believe they mean god bless you?
2006-09-07 10:50:09 · answer #2 · answered by digital genius 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. At least I know that I have. It is called practicing the fruits of the spirit, or taming your tongue.
We do that because we are attempting to do what God would have us do, and not bring shame to HIS name.
2006-09-07 11:29:58 · answer #3 · answered by heresyhunter@sbcglobal.net 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jesus looks at the heart of a person, and sees past the words.
2006-09-07 10:46:36 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, and God Bless You (really)
2006-09-07 13:20:57 · answer #5 · answered by Not perfect, just forgiven 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can only speak for myself but when I say "God bless you" I mean it and I am going to say it again "God bless you". :-)
2006-09-07 10:58:55 · answer #6 · answered by sam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course there's a few bad/dumb apples...but most Christians mean it when they say it
2006-09-07 10:51:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No I wouldn't use God's name to express any type of anger. If I want to be angry it wouldn't be because of God.
2006-09-07 10:48:44 · answer #8 · answered by pooh bear 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can only speak for myself. Sometimes what a person says IS what they mean.
2006-09-07 10:46:10 · answer #9 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hehe, that's funny you should say that... I always took "bless your heart" to mean "you're so stupid" =) Say what you want, it still comes across condescending.
2006-09-07 10:48:04 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Mira♥ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋