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Questions:

Do you take offense at turns of phrase, such as....

"Bless your heart" (in the sense that a person feels bad about something you're dealing with, not the sense that they are calling you dumb)

"Good lord! (In a fit of frustration)

"Jesus fucking christ!" (Frustration, naturally)

"Oh my god." (In the throws of passion... or frustration.... take your pick)

"Bless you." (when someone sneezes)

I think it's interesting when atheists take offense at turns of phrase. I cannot relate. I have no interest in changing someone's vernacular. Acceptance of people's quirks, makes for a much easier and satisfying life. Their turns of phrase have no bearing on me. To each their own. Most especially in a relationship with a fellow atheist. They are just turns of phrase that became common place, as leftovers from former religious adherence as a child, no doubt. Feeling the need to criticize your partner, and be critical of it, seems extreme. The phrases do not imply belief in the magic fairy in the sky.

nutrition_nerd 7 May 1
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I agree. I have sometimes used a few myself, such as "Bless you". It is just an expression of good wishes and friendliness. I see no harm in these phrases. I look at the intention, not the words.

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I do not get offense in the meaningless comments, such as Bless you, but I want to ask them who are they to bless me?

I just respond with " if you must", get some really awkward looks

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Not really as you would always be annoyed and its often just said without thinking being so much part of who we are and have been so long like it or not.

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Many people in the area I currently live say, 'bless' about people. I see that as condescending, but none of those terms really bother me. I take them in the vein that they're meant, usually kindly.

@DEricLee and bless you too.

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I’ll be kind and say thank you, I won’t be a d**k

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