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

@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.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts Well, I think that everything that we write here should be reasonable

@topffer Ahah, well, I meant in general

Yes, dear, but when we do it thoughtless, it is not right, according to the Bible

@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.

You are not alone, I have seen other users also uses the same.

@AKRao24 Hello, long time no see I suppose you are the only person who really means it when using this phrase

A nice policy!

@MashaVickina I ike to consider people's feelings.

I vary. Sometimes I say things like "Sending healing thoughts your way." But other times I do say "thoughts and prayers."

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!

@AKRao24 LOL...it was deliberate..lol

@vandana7 I mean not the problem of different Gods but that they say this phrase thoughtless, in vain

I agree with you.

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.

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.

@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.

@vandana7 Your point of view is not based on Holy Scriptures, people interpreted it themselves

I agree.It may be overused, but it's still wishing the best for someone.

Never give up! your way of speaking is good, you will happy to say it!

@SRSaba okay I will remember your words..

Yes. I accept good wishes in the language that it comfortable to the "wisher."

@MashaVickina okay.. Maybe I just misunderstood your post. Sorry.

@april_ang It's okay! Have a nice day

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