Please understand that I am not being sarcastic. I really want to know.
2006-12-22 18:15:19 · 36 answers · asked by Ethan M 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, because the phrase is no longer confined to followers of a faith but is now used as courtesy.
2006-12-22 18:25:47 · answer #1 · answered by Lana 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Think about it. If you're a Christian and someone says Allah be with you, are you offended? Probably not. You'd simply understand that the other person is giving you a well wish in the best way they know how.
Also, consider what it must be like going trough life as an Atheist. All our money says "in God we trust," even the pledge of allegiance says "one nation under God" and every time they go to court they have to swear on a Bible.
2006-12-22 18:26:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Whether offensive or not, it is wishing a good thing on someone and is done with good intentions. I'll never stop wishing blessing on anyone.
As to the original question, I used to be an atheist. It didn't offend me when people said this to me, I just thought they were a little off.
2006-12-22 18:22:21 · answer #3 · answered by frenzy-CIB- Jim's with Jesus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't offend me. I realize that the person is being polite. It's the same thing as this. I am a vegetarian, of sorts. Today my boss gave me a gift. All of us nurses got the same gift, I assume- a little box with candy, some smoked sausage, and crackers. Am I offended? Not at all. I thanked him for the gift and fed the sausage to my dogs.
2006-12-22 18:43:45 · answer #4 · answered by peggy j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am atheist, and I am never offended when someone says God Bless you. I respect and understand that the world around me have different beliefs than me. As long as they aren't trying to shove their beliefs down my throat, I do not care.
2006-12-22 18:20:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
no it doesn't bother or offend me in the slightest. I understand that its a reflex responce. I get it all the time. I got used to saying gezundtight ( i know i spelled that horribly wrong) as a response to someone sneezing. But then again, I don't advertise my lack of faith. Not that im ashamed, or im trying to hide. The subject simply doesn't come up. I make it pretty clear though that's one subject thats not up for debate...
2006-12-22 18:24:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on who you say it to really. There are those politically correct Atheists who definitely cannot see it as someone wishing them well. Personally, I take it as a good thing, it means that person wants me to do well in the future.
2006-12-22 19:37:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder why so many of the ones I know in person pray so often. I asked one why he prayed and he denied doing so. I told him since you address GOD and you ask Him to do something, You ARE praying.
Of course, I am so thankful that GOD does not answer those prayers. The first prayer HE will answer is for one to accept Jesus Christ.
2006-12-22 18:32:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what they mean by it. They can mean it rude and condescendingly or in a kind of passing way like saying "bless you" when you sneeze. If its just in passing as an off hand kind of thing, then no. But if they're using it in a way to be rude, then yes.
2006-12-22 18:18:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I certainly don't find it offensive at all. If it makes someone feel better about themselves, then it's a good thing. Even though I don't believe in a god, it doesn't mean I should show disrespect towards those who do.
2006-12-22 18:18:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It won't offend atheists who are reasonable people. Your intentions are good. If anyone, atheist or not, is offended by someone saying "God bless" they need to lighten up.
2006-12-22 18:19:47 · answer #11 · answered by Jimbo 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋