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Re: The Brick Testament parts the Red Sea
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Wed, 4 Dec 2002 20:36:31 GMT
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David Koudys wrote:
> And I have no problem with the 'refusal' of a blessing, and i do concur with
> your take on the, "Oh, you're an Athiest so I'm just going to throw that
> 'God Bless' at *you* to tweak your nose, 'cause I'm right and you're wrong
> not to believe". However, if I say, "God Bless" to you without the 'baggage
> attached', then it's an unintended sleight, and you can call me on it--"I
> don't appreciate the blessing for I believe that God doesn't exist". I, as
> the other person, should, and will respect your wishes--this is why I don't
> 'talk God' at work, et al, for the risk of offense is there. Folks know I'm
> a Christian and if they wish to discuss, I'm more than willing. I do not
> subscribe to the idea of 'pushing God' onto others, but that's just me.
And how many people realize they are invoking God's blessing when they
say "goodbye" which originally was "God be with ye." I know a lot of
folks now just say "Bless you."
Frank
(stirring the pot...)
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| (...) And I have no problem with the 'refusal' of a blessing, and i do concur with your take on the, "Oh, you're an Athiest so I'm just going to throw that 'God Bless' at *you* to tweak your nose, 'cause I'm right and you're wrong not to believe". (...) (22 years ago, 4-Dec-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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