Sometimes I get people writing christian jargon on here to me, I find it horrible, almost as if its patronising, they think I dont know anyhting because i'm not religous, or I need help.
2007-01-31 21:34:49 · 36 answers · asked by ~Natacha~ 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
They're just trying to be nice and are definitely not trying to offend you.
2007-01-31 22:03:34 · answer #1 · answered by Velouria 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is in fact a part of our common culture, Do you say "bye" to people? I bet you do. It comes originally from Good bye - God be with ye (as you depart on your journey which could be full of perils).
Look, the Christians ( I think ) are trying to be nice and are hoping for the best for you. At least they are not calling down damnation and judgement which is of course another option for them.
What I hate is when people are insincere, no matter what terms, Christian or not they use. When they say something nice but they really are hoping "I wish you would fall under a bus" - When someone writes "yours sincerely" and they are lying through their teeth and you know it. Or when they finish "yours faithfully" and you know they will stab you in the back given the first opportunity.
Now if Christians write to me and are insincere (and believe me it happens I'm a clergyman and there are some very poisonous people in churches) then I am annoyed - because it is blasphemous. However if they write it and mean it - well good for them and thanks.
Yours hoping you won't take and offence
2007-01-31 22:08:33 · answer #2 · answered by stgoodric 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
may god bless you for asking such a great question
it makes all wonder if there is a god, how many gods there are, and if we worship the rite one and if there is any god at all
no one will ever convince you or me about that we all have our own beliefs or lack there of
don't sweat the small stuff
the only concern i have is what kind of a world are we leaving for our children what lifestyles should we teach them can we still teach morals and/or why should we its not like they'll pick up any disses or anything is there anything wrong with teaching my kids its better to be married forever Thain all the hurt of all the cheating and divorces children growing up without a mom or dad all this is sad and do we relly need religion to teach this
2007-02-01 01:53:17 · answer #3 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the context. If you posted a question about sex and the persons response is "Sinner! I will pray for your soul!" I would be offended. Otherwise, probably not. I have a severely disabled child and often have people who practice different religions that I do tell me that they are praying for my son. I don't find this in any way horrible or patronizing. Nor would I find someone using 'God bless' at the end of their message instead of 'sincerely' or others.
2007-01-31 21:42:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is a nice thought from the people who say it i am not atal religous but i keep a open mind and i am realy not sure how u read all that in to god bless
2007-01-31 21:43:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can see where your coming from, I felt like that for a little while to but it is their religion and they see it as a nice, friendly thing.
I guess one way to put it would be imagine the words "God bless you" as "thank you", in principle the mean the same, and thats well manners.
They're not trying to condesend to you or patronise you, so just chill and its all good ^_^
2007-01-31 21:37:36 · answer #6 · answered by Game Guy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i in my view do no longer locate it offensive in any respect yet nevertheless i'm Christian. I say it for the reason that's a delightful term which skill I wish each and all the terrific for them. I pray to God for the wellbeing of my acquaintances and that's only asserting that I wish them nicely. i do no longer see why it's going to be offensive via fact no person does it to press faith on the different frequently.
2016-09-28 06:41:38 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well is you find it patronising and horrible you think you are better that God. No person is better that Him and no one can be in control of his/her's own life. When people say "God bless you" they mean good. I'm not saying you don't know anything, but you need help from God. Everyone does, everyday.
God Bless
2007-01-31 21:47:36 · answer #8 · answered by The Desert Bird 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There are far more offensive things to say than 'God bless you'
At least the intention is for the best.
Have a nice day
2007-01-31 21:41:13 · answer #9 · answered by Alan A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen my child...just kiddin...i myself am like you and am not religious at all. But I do not take offense to this type of jargon. You must realize that to them they are being nice. That is how I take it. It is never going to go away so you might as well get used to it.
Hope you find forgivness in your heart to forgive these jargonists.
2007-01-31 21:39:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not if they`re saying it with a good heart .a few blessings can`t do any harm Most of us need them
I allways say take care maybe someone might find that offensive but you have to say something
2007-01-31 22:25:30 · answer #11 · answered by keny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋