Kyle Hansen wrote:
>While one may *mean* well by saying "god bless" it is an
>assumption on their part that the recipient of said phrase is religious. And
>yes, using the word "god" is a direct referral to christian
>beliefs. Like the
>other poster said. "May Allah protect you" (or whatever) is
>referral to Islam,
Actually, Kyle, the term "GOD" is a generic term used by many
Religions & can refer to any "Entity" which a person finds greater
power in. Folks of Judeo-Christian beliefs refer to "Jehovah" or
"Yahweh" ("Yaweh" in some translations)
True, some folks take it for granted, that when they use the term
"GOD", you must automatically assume that the particular brand of
Religion that they happened to have chosen is the "One and Only."
Also True, some folks do tend to get a wee bit over-zealous in
their conversion tactics.
But, the assumptions of some & the over-zealous nature of others
really isn't a reason to do a blanket-stomp on the freedom of
expression of those who merely wish you to find Peace with whatever
"Entity" you may have chosen to put your Faith in... Even if that
"Entity" happens to be Apple.
In some ways, it's a bit like smoking... Sure, some smokers can be
rude about chain smoking in enclosed areas, co-habited by
non-smokers. But, it's equally rude for non-smokers to go around
telling everyone they see with a cigarette, "Eeeew! Put it out! You
can't smoke around me!"... Even if it's outdoors, with a breeze
blowing the smoke in the opposite direction.
Cheers,
Andrew
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