Why do some people use the phrase "God bless!" on myLot?

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Russian Federation
April 20, 2018 6:26am CST
Hello, everyone! Today, I would like to discuss with you why some people write "God Bless!" on myLot. I think that since it is an international website, many people here have different views about God. Some of myLotters are atheists. Is it right to use the phrase that will not be pleasant for everyone? Maybe some people here are offended by God and do not need any blessings from Him. Others are sure that He does not exist. As for me, I know that God wrote in the Bible that people should not mention him in their daily speech if they do not discuss any spiritual topics. It is written: "You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God in vain." (Bible, Exodus 20:7). I believe that it is disrespectful to remember God in our common speech without any special meaning. What do you think on the topic?
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@topffer (42156)
• France
20 Apr 18
I think first that a discussion site is not a place where we have to please everybody, although some members are believing it. Second, it makes me think at an administrative meeting, kind of place that you certainly know where you discuss about any small detail and have no more time to discuss about what is important when it ends. Third, I would suggest a second part : "Should we replace here the word 'God' by the word 'Supreme Being'?"
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@topffer (42156)
• France
20 Apr 18
@MashaVickina The only risk to not be reasonable is to be blocked by a few members too reasonable. I am not telling that for you.
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• Russian Federation
20 Apr 18
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Well, I think that everything that we write here should be reasonable
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• Russian Federation
20 Apr 18
@topffer Ahah, well, I meant in general
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@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
20 Apr 18
@MashaVickina @topffer --- "God wrote in the Bible" . . . God did not write the Bible. The Bible is a collection of scriptures (some of which you can see in the museum in Jerusalem) written by people. Some of the names of the scribes are known, others are anonymous. --- I dislike 'God bless' with all my heart but not for the religious reasons you've mentioned. The whole 'holier than thou' atmosphere on certain internet sites gets on my nerves. I never 'Like' a post in which people bless me without asking me first if I like that or not.
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@OneOfMany (12150)
• United States
20 Apr 18
@MALUSE I think those would be few and far between, but they are probably out there. They would probably make you pay them, just for the security of the topics!
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@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
20 Apr 18
@MashaVickina Oh, definitely. My dream is to find a site on which religious posts are not allowed. Alas, there doesn't seem to be one.
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• Russian Federation
20 Apr 18
My mistake I might have written it while thinking about something and did not check. I am glad that you share my point of view
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
20 Apr 18
I am the one of those many users who use this very often! I am not thinking weather people believe in God or not, I am not following what the literature says about the God. When ever I feel that I am getting connected to a person I wish him the best and I think as blessings from the God are the best for me, I extend the same thing to him/her! Thanks! God bless @MashaVickina!
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@chavezrmc (6095)
• Philippines
20 Apr 18
@AKRao24 i do believe that there's nothing wrong with using that phrase. I often use it too,I Its better that what comes out in our mouth are well wishes for others. Anyway my friend @AKRao24 i've message you asking about something please do take the time to read it and hope you can reply thanks.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
20 Apr 18
You are not alone, I have seen other users also uses the same.
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• Russian Federation
20 Apr 18
@AKRao24 Hello, long time no see I suppose you are the only person who really means it when using this phrase
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
20 Apr 18
Knowing that there are different kinds of people here. I use the expressions: All the best. I wish you well. Take care.
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• Russian Federation
20 Apr 18
A nice policy!
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
20 Apr 18
@MashaVickina I ike to consider people's feelings.
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@TheHorse (205806)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Apr 18
I vary. Sometimes I say things like "Sending healing thoughts your way." But other times I do say "thoughts and prayers."
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@vandana7 (98834)
• India
20 Apr 18
I am fine with it. If I ask for their prayers, I don't expect them to turn to my god and pray for me. If they are praying to their god, and they are saying god bless, it is in fact added bonus for me, love of my god, and blessings of their god as well. I have absolutely no issues with it.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
20 Apr 18
Dear @vandana7 , Here 'Their God' and 'My God' has given me an idea to initiate a discussion here! Thanks for that....Don't initiate one before I do it....saying that the idea was yours!
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@vandana7 (98834)
• India
20 Apr 18
@AKRao24 LOL...it was deliberate..lol
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• Russian Federation
20 Apr 18
@vandana7 I mean not the problem of different Gods but that they say this phrase thoughtless, in vain
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@Icydoll (36717)
• India
20 Apr 18
I don't think it's disrespectful using God name..As it is our good wish to others,we are willing that many good times should happen to them,with blessings of God..
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• Russian Federation
20 Apr 18
Yes, dear, but when we do it thoughtless, it is not right, according to the Bible
@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
21 Apr 18
There are people who sincerely mean it. People who get offended by this should make note of who says it, and just skip those discussions. There is no need to get offended when you can choose form so many.
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@TheHorse (205806)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr 18
If a Christian says "God bless" to me, I accept it. It is their way of wishing me the best. If they use it to imply that they know more than me about God, then I'll be offended. Context matters.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
20 Apr 18
Those who believe in God knows well that, without blessings of God nothing we can do. I am typing here just because of his Blessings. So it is a natural way of expressing the love and affection to a person extending the blessings of God.
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@FourWalls (62161)
• United States
20 Apr 18
I am not going to change my beliefs to appease anyone, anymore than I want someone to change their beliefs to appease me.
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@TheHorse (205806)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Apr 18
I agree with you.
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@TheHorse (205806)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Apr 18
"Misuse the name of the Lord your God in vain" is subject to many interpretations. I don't mind if someone says, "God bless," "Have a good day," or "namaste."
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@vandana7 (98834)
• India
29 Apr 18
I agree ..misuse refers to implying that god said this and god said that or god would like it like this. That is vain alright. Here is an example of what is the result of misuse of god's name in vain. Koran did not say deny the child a mother or escape from your obligation to pay for upkeep to marry a 14 years old. But Allah's name was misused and is being misused to propagate such practices. That is vain. Even we have such things. Sati for example is part of Hindu system that was often continued to ensure that properties did not have to be shared with her and her children. https://kashgar.com.au/blogs/history/the-practice-of-sati-widow-burning It is necessary to read "ulterior motives of man" in what is being attributed to god. That is the object of those words I think.
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@vandana7 (98834)
• India
29 Apr 18
@MashaVickina All holy scriptures are interpreted by people, who including holy men, prophets, priests, etc., are just ordinary mortals. LOL. God never came down to clarify ..no no ..I did not mean it that way. Or say that is wrong interpretation of what I said. If I were to technically analyze "Misuse the name of the Lord your God in vain" your interpretation is way off mark. If I say god bless, how is it a "misuse"? If I repeat god is great, jesus is great, rama is great, allah is great, jehovah is great, nanak is great, buddha is great, I am not misusing it. I am reaffirming it to me, and possibly to others so that for that fraction of second my mind and their mind is free from some wrong thought. Isn't that holy? Isn't a person who does not know the answer to my query about god, vain, if he does not admit it to be so, and goes on to give an answer that comes into his mind on spur of the moment because he does not want to look ignorant, and does not want to look like a person who is not preferred over others by the almighty to lead the people of his religion? This is wrong because there may be audience of people who have not had queries like mine or not thought over the subject as much and they are going to remember the vain man's words, and treat is as holy gospel, thereby adulterating god's words. That to me is the true meaning of that sentence. Do not misuse my name vainly. Nor portray I am holy. For people have limited understanding, and they can only take decisions based on their knowledge, intellect, and experience to that date and moment. There is a lot of depth in that one sentence, if you dig it.
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• Russian Federation
29 Apr 18
@vandana7 Your point of view is not based on Holy Scriptures, people interpreted it themselves
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@Maria24 (2661)
• United States
20 Apr 18
I think to be politely?.
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@august18 (3907)
• Tunisia
20 Apr 18
Many atheists say Inshallah although they don't believe in God. Still that doesn't bother me as a Muslim. The same goes on to God bless.
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
20 Apr 18
I used to use that phrase but now I rarely use it because I am not sure if all members here are Good believers..
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@SRSaba (1128)
• Chennai, India
23 Apr 18
Never give up! your way of speaking is good, you will happy to say it!
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@Jessabuma (31700)
• Baguio, Philippines
23 Apr 18
@SRSaba okay I will remember your words..
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@Berrygal (5834)
20 Apr 18
I think I use it only on religious discussion
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• Bucharest, Romania
20 May 18
I did say that it is a bit weird to say "God bless" on a site where there are all kind of people including atheists. We should use other forms of expressions.
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• Eugene, Oregon
29 Apr 18
I don't take offense at it, but would never say it. I am not a religious person at all.
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@paigea (35701)
• Canada
20 Apr 18
I am an atheist. I grew up with people saying God Bless. It is their custom and I am not offended.
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@TheHorse (205806)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Apr 18
Yes. I accept good wishes in the language that it comfortable to the "wisher."
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@april_ang (578)
20 Apr 18
Well, if saying 'God bless' is a wrong thing in an international discussion website, and then what about those who share bible phrase? Hmmm... they must be the worst kind of members.. And I stated that as a sarcastic to your post.. I don't think it's a wrong thing to say that. If you are a believer it means a good thing, a pray for other's wellness, regardless they believe in which God, Goddes, Higher Power, or no believe at all.
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20 Apr 18
@MashaVickina okay.. Maybe I just misunderstood your post. Sorry.
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• Russian Federation
20 Apr 18
@april_ang It's okay! Have a nice day
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• Russian Federation
20 Apr 18
If you are able to understand the meaning of my post, you have noticed that I did not state that it is wrong. A thoughtful pray or a discussion on a spiritual topic and mentioning in vain are two big differences
@redurnet (1799)
• United Kingdom
21 Apr 18
I would say only "Bless you" or whomever but try and avoid using the term 'God' as I don't think everyone will find it appropriate. I'm not even religious but it seems to have become a habit that I use God's name in normal conversations to express frustration, mainly - like "Oh my God!".
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@levis2020 (171)
• Philippines
21 Apr 18
It is an expression of wishing well and good for a person. I see nothing wrong with that. To think and express good will for other people is a good thing, not a bad thing.
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@TheHorse (205806)
• Walnut Creek, California
30 Apr 18
I agree.It may be overused, but it's still wishing the best for someone.