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Reply #138: No, I never mind when people say "God bless you." It's non-specific to any religion, for one thing. [View All]

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yardwork Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-20-08 02:41 PM
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138. No, I never mind when people say "God bless you." It's non-specific to any religion, for one thing.
As I said in an earlier post, I don't even mind when people proselytize to me. I believe that they're doing what they think to be right. I don't care if people put fish on their cars or anything else. It's their right.

It isn't for me to say when someone "crosses the line." Only they know what is in their hearts. Are they posting the Ten Commandments on the wall of their shop because they genuinely believe that they are spreading the word of God, or are they doing it in the hope of attracting customers?

Similarly, when businesses advertise as a bloc of "Christian merchants" in the local paper, what is their purpose? Is it to spread the word of God, or attract business? Only they know in their hearts what is motivating them.
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