I keep hearing "God bless you" when someone knows nothing about me. A comment like "I'll pray to God for you" or "God bless your life" screams arrogance to me.
It's not hatred I feel towards them but pure annoyance.
2007-12-28 18:03:53 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
One example: I don't go around saying "Buddha bless you!"
2007-12-28 18:09:30 · update #1
Why does it annoy you? I really appreciate when someone prays for me. They aren't necessarily assuming you are a Christian, either. I'm a Christian and I pray for Christians and non-Christians. Even if you aren't a Christian yourself, you have to admit that someone else's prayer couldn't hurt you. As a matter of fact, it will probably bring you blessings!
2007-12-28 18:21:58 · answer #1 · answered by Mia 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It is just a message of good will, if you choose not believe that God will bless you- that is your choice. Someone who cares about you would say this- it never ceases to amaze me that the same people that say they do not want to hear us say God bless you are USUALLY the same people that complain that we are judgmental. Interesting- you noticed I said usually, so I am not putting everyone in a box.
2007-12-29 02:14:32 · answer #2 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This is not meant as a comment to your faith in God or lack of whichever. It is confirming that the speaker professes a faith in a higher power. If it annoys you why not ask them to refrain from doing so.
2007-12-29 02:12:03 · answer #3 · answered by martha d 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You get annoyed when someone wants you to be blessed? If that really bothers you, you truly are in need of those prayers. Be glad that someone cares enough to even say it, let alone do it.
Blessings.
2007-12-29 02:10:57 · answer #4 · answered by mysongsrhis 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
They probably DO know and think you need to be prayed for.
If not, just ignore it, or tell them kindly that you appreciate the thought but you happen to follow a different religion.
2007-12-29 02:08:57 · answer #5 · answered by Sarah__xx 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's because 'May whatever omnipotent being you believe in bless you' doesn't roll off the tongue quite so easily. Just ignore it - if you don't believe in God, what difference does it make for someone else to pray to him/her/it on your behalf?
Anyway, to help even the balance, I'm going to curse you to Satan. ;)
2007-12-29 02:10:40 · answer #6 · answered by Beezle 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Because that's the most common religion where you live most likely. You really should worry about other things, like Hillary Clinton running for president.
2007-12-29 02:08:45 · answer #7 · answered by Marty 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I think you are just being narrow minded sometimes. It's a warm greeting for Christians just like "Aloha" in Hawaii, "Al Salam" in Arab, "Mabuhay" in Filipinos, etc.
I think you are just bitter.
2007-12-29 02:31:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Personal Problems are not considered in this thread, if you would like to share your intimate intellectual experiences with someone, do not do it here, people might get offended :D
2007-12-29 02:09:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
they claim to speak for a god
they usually hide behind religion
what they mean is....I hope you have a great day
it just sounds better if religious and "authorized" by a god
2007-12-29 02:07:23 · answer #10 · answered by voice_of_reason 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋