I'm often intentionally fucking with religion in subtle word choices. Just bc someone is atheist, doesn't mean they're chill, rational or they have the sense of humor god gave a tomato.

I think you are absolutely right.
On the other hand I also realize that religion has infested our language so much through the ages, that it helps others to confirm their religious believes in an subconscious way. So I try as much as I can to avoid that kind of use, but I don't care if I or others make that same slip of the tongue. It's anchored so deeply.

and b;ess their little pointed heads

Some of that ‘getting our back up,’ stems from our past religious life or could even be from hearing others make those pronouncements, (that they were sick of hearing). From my past, the religious people were always thanking their god, for answering their prayers, or instant favors! Or, even saying things like...’it is up to the good lord (god),’ to meet a need!

Blah, blah, blah is about right.

Consider me triggered! BTW the supreme court ruled that the word god is used so much in so many ways that it has lost its meaning, therefore, it is perfectly acceptable to print the word god on our money. Although, they said at the same time that it did mean something, Quote: Yet Congress has directed such uses. While 'ceremonial' and 'patriotic' may not be particularly apt words to describe the category of the national motto, it is excluded from First Amendment significance because the motto has no theological or ritualistic impact. As stated by the Congressional report, it has 'spiritual and psychological value' and 'inspirational quality. / Now that may be a bit confusing because the word "spiritual' and god are used together. Of course, none of this makes any sense to the FFRF, other than that it is hypocritical. Of course there's more to all this. Bottom line: It's the intent that matters. "God bless" meaning: I wish you well. Just a constant reminder that we live in a predominately religious society that does not want to dominate us? Mike Pence is a Dominionist. It is trivial at this point, battle lost. I'm cool...can't trigger my ass, I'm a fuckin atheist! Kids? What about the kids? Kinda extreme, he made an issue out of "Luck".
God Bless.