Why do people always throw God into a conversation?

Question

I mean, why must people say "God bless you" when it is entirely unnecessary? I don't need anyone's blessing, and I don't need you pushing your religion at me. Anyone feel the same? Also, why do people assume that every white person MUST be a Christian? That just isn't so!

DISGRUNTLED PENGUIN you are an idiot. Most white people are not Christian. And have you ever heard of Judaism, you fool?

Also, people say God bless you at other times - not just after sneezing. I hear it constantly. "Poor thing, God bless her" when my dog had an injury. Come on.

Answer 1

To be fair, saying "God bless you" to a sneezer is a throwback to an old superstition that not even the Christians cling to anymore. Supposedly, one needed that said to keep the soul escaping the nose, or something like that. The origin is a little murky, but that's close enough.

Still, I try to keep from injecting superstition in the conversation either by ignoring people who are sneezing (and who probably want no more attention drawn to themselves) or, if I'm around sensitive people, simply saying "Gesundheit."

Answer 2

If you sneeze and someone says God bless you, and you let them know you don't appreciate that, you are the one being rude. Things like that, just let them slide. I'm sorry, but you come across as a little belligerent from that question. Many people will say that without even thinking. Calm down, is them saying God bless you really pushing religion on you.? They may just try to be nice decent people. Would you rather them say, "go to hell" or "drop dead?" Seriously calm down, you're not gonna change your mind about religion if someone says God bless you, so don't make a scene about it.

Answer 3

So, you honestly feel that somebody saying "God bless you" is "pushing religion"? Well, okay. To each his own. I can't think of many people who agree with you. I don't think people who take God's name in vain are pushing against religion, or pushing their lack of religion, if that's the case. I've heard people who are atheists say phrases like "Thank God for that". I ask why they include God when they don't even believe in Him. The best answer I got: "Oh, it's just a saying", acting like I was making a deal out of it. I don't even bother with that anymore...

Also, disgruntled penguin said "Most white people are Christian, or of no faith at all." He did not exclude atheism there. He did not say that most white people are Christians. He said they were either Christians or atheists. If you start calling people idiots, especially when you read his post incorrectly or not in its entirety, it kind of infringes upon yourself.

But either way, you and disgruntled penguin have made claims without backing them up. You say most white people are not Christian. Okay. Stats? He says "White people tend not to be Muslim or Buddhist or whatever." Okay. Stats? Without figures, or sources of any kind, it's hard to agree with either claim.

So, since neither of you have claimed sources, here's some data from the CIA World Factbook; from the US.

"Ethnic groups:
white 81.7%, ..."

and

"Religions:
Protestant 52%, ..."

Both are in the majority in America. Now, I could perform some statistical tests to determine an interval at which I can be fairly confident that many white people are Protestants, but just looking at these figures alone, I think it's pretty apparent that quite a few white people are Christians, if not "most".

And finally, the subject of God does seem to be thrown around very casually. Both Christians and atheists seem to put God into situations that are highly unlikely, many times as an object of their humor. We recognize God as the highest conceivable being, and place into situations that would objectify that position. I hear many sayings like, "God must hate me". Is that pushing religion, too? I think a Christian could be just as offended by someone putting God in a bad light, but when God is accurately portrayed, atheists are offended? Since you are 100% sure that he doesn't exist, why would any talk about him offend you?

I think you need to start by looking at how you react to people. Can you really say why it offends you? I am not going to assume, but start there and consider if you are really just trying to give Christians a hard time. There's a big difference between somebody who says "God bless you" and somebody who is trying everything to get you to believe in Christianity, perhaps with great persistence. I guess the ironic part is that atheists complain about that, yet they seem to forget their lack of religion is in fact pushing their beliefs, whether or not it's for the better.

Answer 4

*** Why do people always throw God into a conversation?
I mean, why must people say "God bless you" when it is entirely unnecessary? ***

Folk throw God into the mix because apparently as they see it God is unable to speak for himself, so they willingly act as God' advocate.

Atchoo, God bless you ?

ahahahahaha

Heard grandpa say " God bless me " at a sneeze once.

When we were alone i said, " Grandpa why do you say God bless me " ? He said : " Well if they're sneezing already that means the germ has already got them. Blessing them is nice however it's not going to really help much. As for me i don't have the germ yet so blessing me just might help. Always cover your mouth when sneezing to keep from spreading germs, and wash those hands ".

Bless is just a word,

Have a pleasant day.

Answer 5

I'm not sure. I guess they've just become accustom to speaking that way. I don't take it personally though. I don't see it as someone pushing god on me. I just see it as them giving the best they have to me. That's what they think is the highest honor is, so I just smile and accept it in the spirit it's given in.
As far as all white people Christian. I don't think I've heard that one.
:0)
Have a good day.

Answer 6

People throw God into conversation because he is with them and wanting to be herd or has touched that soul so deeply they feel like speaking of him. We are so complex along with the world, every little detail filled with detail.. I highly doubt that we came from nothingness... Life makes the world go around and without other people then what would you do so probly you really do feel blessed by them I am sure

Answer 7

They're just doing what they think is polite. Don't take it so seriously.

Most white people are Christian, or of no faith at all. White people tend not to be Muslim or Buddhist or whatever.

...except in Hollywood.

Answer 8

I once herd that is the way you walk,and talk that shows your close to God.So as not to pushy to people cause that does turn people off.I had it shoved down my throat as a kid and hated it.So now I try not to.

Answer 9

dont point out god then. you started out it. maximum atheists might shrug that remark of and merely proceed onto what you have been saying. individually while somebody i communicate to says "thank god i made it out of that well-being facility alive" or something alongside those lines i giggle my *** off. finished and utter disrespect of the medical doctors and achievements we do standard.

Answer 10

O K but then should you not tell those very people who offend you?
If you ask respectfully they will refrain from mentioning God in your presence.