The One Thing Christians Should Stop Saying

[SYTFE]

...So, you obnoxious Christians, stop saying you're "blessed"...

What if we are walking through one of those really dark valleys David describes in Psalm 23, and are assured God is at our side? In that case are those who are hungry, or those who are going through dark times allowed to feel blessed because we are told God is not only with us through good times, but also when the absolute worst surrounds us as well?

Are people irritated when someone says, "I'm so lucky!" If not, why the irritation when "blessed" is used?

That's fine. But don't use "I'm blessed" when you get a big paycheck, win a new car, or anything superficial.

You're an idiot, and I bet that happens to you never.

I bet you never get money out of nowhere or an opportunity to earn money for what you do out of nowhere.

Because you are a God-denying moron.

Have at it, dipshit. Enjoy your fail life, for real.

lol, you are one know-nothing twat. First of all, I do not "deny" God, dumbass. Secondly, I can 100% promise you that my financial success would make you crawl into a fetal position.

 

[Marion Morrison]

...So, you obnoxious Christians, stop saying you're "blessed"...

What if we are walking through one of those really dark valleys David describes in Psalm 23, and are assured God is at our side? In that case are those who are hungry, or those who are going through dark times allowed to feel blessed because we are told God is not only with us through good times, but also when the absolute worst surrounds us as well?

Are people irritated when someone says, "I'm so lucky!" If not, why the irritation when "blessed" is used?

That's fine. But don't use "I'm blessed" when you get a big paycheck, win a new car, or anything superficial.

You're an idiot, and I bet that happens to you never.

I bet you never get money out of nowhere or an opportunity to earn money for what you do out of nowhere.

Because you are a God-denying moron.

Have at it, dipshit. Enjoy your fail life, for real.

lol, you are one know-nothing twat. First of all, I do not "deny" God, dumbass. Secondly, I can 100% promise you that my financial success would make you crawl into a fetal position.

So let's get on with how you acknowledge God then. That works for me.

 

[Meriweather]

Read the article. Then let it sink in a bit.

Read it twice. Thought about it. Read it again, and then responded to you...as I couldn't discuss it with the person who wrote the article, I thought I'd discuss it with you. Post #99 kind of enlightens me. It seems to indicate that some apparently feel that God does not care about the small joys that come into a person's life. If that is your line of thinking, then I think you are doing God an injustice. It is God's nature to care. About everything.

 

[irosie91]

...So, you obnoxious Christians, stop saying you're "blessed"...

What if we are walking through one of those really dark valleys David describes in Psalm 23, and are assured God is at our side? In that case are those who are hungry, or those who are going through dark times allowed to feel blessed because we are told God is not only with us through good times, but also when the absolute worst surrounds us as well?

Are people irritated when someone says, "I'm so lucky!" If not, why the irritation when "blessed" is used?

Meri------in your version of Christian lingo-------the word "blessed" means "lucky" ??

 

[Meriweather]

Meri------in your version of Christian lingo-------the word "blessed" means "lucky" ??

No. I was wondering if it was less irritating when people used a different word (such as lucky) when speaking of good fortune. If so, why. SYTFE later seemed to indicate that he found it irritating because he does not believe God cares about such things. While God may not care about things, I believe He does care about us, both our trials and our joys.

 

[irosie91]

Meri------in your version of Christian lingo-------the word "blessed" means "lucky" ??

No. I was wondering if it was less irritating when people used a different word (such as lucky) when speaking of good fortune. If so, why. SYTFE later seemed to indicate that he found it irritating because he does not believe God cares about such things. While God may not care about things, I believe He does care about us, both our trials and our joys.

I think that people (as in the general guy or gal in the street or neighborhood) COULD feel put
off by the term "blessed" because it implies something like "touched by "god" " -----a cynic
or a person not in sympathy with this or that religion 'might' see the assertion as a boast on
the level of "mommy loves me MORE" sometimes because "my religion is better than
yours" "I am blessed" seems to me to belong in church chit chat---not with the population
at large. "I am blessed" ----is a statement of a RELIGIOUS nature with which the speaker
claims as SPECIAL STATUS. ------on the other hand-----a more general statement----eg---
"THIS RAIN IS A BLESSING" --------seems ok to me in a mixed crowd.

 

[Pogo]

Meri------in your version of Christian lingo-------the word "blessed" means "lucky" ??

No. I was wondering if it was less irritating when people used a different word (such as lucky) when speaking of good fortune. If so, why. SYTFE later seemed to indicate that he found it irritating because he does not believe God cares about such things. While God may not care about things, I believe He does care about us, both our trials and our joys.

I think that people (as in the general guy or gal in the street or neighborhood) COULD feel put
off by the term "blessed" because it implies something like "touched by "god" " -----a cynic
or a person not in sympathy with this or that religion 'might' see the assertion as a boast on
the level of "mommy loves me MORE" sometimes because "my religion is better than
yours" "I am blessed" seems to me to belong in church chit chat---not with the population
at large. "I am blessed" ----is a statement of a RELIGIOUS nature with which the speaker
claims as SPECIAL STATUS. ------on the other hand-----a more general statement----eg---
"THIS RAIN IS A BLESSING" --------seems ok to me in a mixed crowd.

Why Rosie --- that was downright lucid. Nay, astute.

 

[Marion Morrison]

And SYTFE posts nada back.

Largely because he's derp.

 

[irosie91]

Meri------in your version of Christian lingo-------the word "blessed" means "lucky" ??

No. I was wondering if it was less irritating when people used a different word (such as lucky) when speaking of good fortune. If so, why. SYTFE later seemed to indicate that he found it irritating because he does not believe God cares about such things. While God may not care about things, I believe He does care about us, both our trials and our joys.

I think that people (as in the general guy or gal in the street or neighborhood) COULD feel put
off by the term "blessed" because it implies something like "touched by "god" " -----a cynic
or a person not in sympathy with this or that religion 'might' see the assertion as a boast on
the level of "mommy loves me MORE" sometimes because "my religion is better than
yours" "I am blessed" seems to me to belong in church chit chat---not with the population
at large. "I am blessed" ----is a statement of a RELIGIOUS nature with which the speaker
claims as SPECIAL STATUS. ------on the other hand-----a more general statement----eg---
"THIS RAIN IS A BLESSING" --------seems ok to me in a mixed crowd.

Why Rosie --- that was downright lucid. Nay, astute.

shucks------I IS BLESSED

 

[RWNJ]

McNugget posted this in another thread referencing Donald Trump:

We are really truly Blessed!

...and it reminded me of this article. Figured I'd start a new thread on it. Here's a snippet:

I’ve noticed a trend among Christians, myself included, and it troubles me. Our rote response to material windfalls is to call ourselves blessed. Like the “amen” at the end of a prayer.

“This new car is such a blessing.”

“Finally closed on the house. Feeling blessed.”

“Just got back from a mission trip. Realizing how blessed we are here in this country.”

On the surface, the phrase seems harmless. Faithful even. Why wouldn’t I want to give God the glory for everything I have? Isn’t that the right thing to do?

No.

As I reflected on my “feeling blessed” comment, two thoughts came to mind. I realize I’m splitting hairs here, creating an argument over semantics. But bear with me, because I believe it is critically important. It’s one of those things we can’t see because it’s so culturally engrained that it has become normal.

But it has to stop. And here’s why.

First, when I say that my material fortune is the result of God’s blessing, it reduces The Almighty to some sort of sky-bound, wish-granting fairy who spends his days randomly bestowing cars and cash upon his followers. I can’t help but draw parallels to how I handed out M&M’s to my own kids when they followed my directions and chose to poop in the toilet rather than in their pants. Sure, God wants us to continually seek His will, and it’s for our own good. But positive reinforcement?

God is not a behavioral psychologist.

Second, and more importantly, calling myself blessed because of material good fortune is just plain wrong. For starters, it can be offensive to the hundreds of millions of Christians in the world who live on less than $10 per day. You read that right. Hundreds of millions who receive a single-digit dollar “blessing” per day.

The One Thing Christians Should Stop Saying | HuffPost
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So, you obnoxious Christians, stop saying you're "blessed" for every goddam little thing in the world. And don't ever use it in referencing Donald Trump. You're making Jesus very angry when you do that.

I will say whatever I like and you can go straight to Hell. Oh wait. Never mind. Don't need to tell you go someplace you're already going.

 

[SYTFE]

Read the article. Then let it sink in a bit.

Read it twice. Thought about it. Read it again, and then responded to you...as I couldn't discuss it with the person who wrote the article, I thought I'd discuss it with you. Post #99 kind of enlightens me. It seems to indicate that some apparently feel that God does not care about the small joys that come into a person's life. If that is your line of thinking, then I think you are doing God an injustice. It is God's nature to care. About everything.

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

 

[SYTFE]

McNugget posted this in another thread referencing Donald Trump:

We are really truly Blessed!

...and it reminded me of this article. Figured I'd start a new thread on it. Here's a snippet:

I’ve noticed a trend among Christians, myself included, and it troubles me. Our rote response to material windfalls is to call ourselves blessed. Like the “amen” at the end of a prayer.

“This new car is such a blessing.”

“Finally closed on the house. Feeling blessed.”

“Just got back from a mission trip. Realizing how blessed we are here in this country.”

On the surface, the phrase seems harmless. Faithful even. Why wouldn’t I want to give God the glory for everything I have? Isn’t that the right thing to do?

No.

As I reflected on my “feeling blessed” comment, two thoughts came to mind. I realize I’m splitting hairs here, creating an argument over semantics. But bear with me, because I believe it is critically important. It’s one of those things we can’t see because it’s so culturally engrained that it has become normal.

But it has to stop. And here’s why.

First, when I say that my material fortune is the result of God’s blessing, it reduces The Almighty to some sort of sky-bound, wish-granting fairy who spends his days randomly bestowing cars and cash upon his followers. I can’t help but draw parallels to how I handed out M&M’s to my own kids when they followed my directions and chose to poop in the toilet rather than in their pants. Sure, God wants us to continually seek His will, and it’s for our own good. But positive reinforcement?

God is not a behavioral psychologist.

Second, and more importantly, calling myself blessed because of material good fortune is just plain wrong. For starters, it can be offensive to the hundreds of millions of Christians in the world who live on less than $10 per day. You read that right. Hundreds of millions who receive a single-digit dollar “blessing” per day.

The One Thing Christians Should Stop Saying | HuffPost
​

So, you obnoxious Christians, stop saying you're "blessed" for every goddam little thing in the world. And don't ever use it in referencing Donald Trump. You're making Jesus very angry when you do that.

I will say whatever I like and you can go straight to Hell. Oh wait. Never mind. Don't need to tell you go someplace you're already going.

There's no such thing as hell, "Christian." And how dare you speak on behalf of God, you sanctimonious phony.

 

[SYTFE]

And SYTFE posts nada back.

Largely because he's derp.

I went to the gym. Chest, back and arms day. Sorry bub, but your posts just aren't that important.

 

[Tilly]

God bless you, SYTFE, for being so entertaining
Is that OK?

 

[SYTFE]

Meri------in your version of Christian lingo-------the word "blessed" means "lucky" ??

No. I was wondering if it was less irritating when people used a different word (such as lucky) when speaking of good fortune. If so, why. SYTFE later seemed to indicate that he found it irritating because he does not believe God cares about such things. While God may not care about things, I believe He does care about us, both our trials and our joys.

I think that people (as in the general guy or gal in the street or neighborhood) COULD feel put
off by the term "blessed" because it implies something like "touched by "god" " -----a cynic
or a person not in sympathy with this or that religion 'might' see the assertion as a boast on
the level of "mommy loves me MORE" sometimes because "my religion is better than
yours" "I am blessed" seems to me to belong in church chit chat---not with the population
at large. "I am blessed" ----is a statement of a RELIGIOUS nature with which the speaker
claims as SPECIAL STATUS. ------on the other hand-----a more general statement----eg---
"THIS RAIN IS A BLESSING" --------seems ok to me in a mixed crowd.

That's pretty well said, actually.

 

[SYTFE]

God bless you, SYTFE, for being so entertaining
Is that OK?

Yes, I approve.

 

[Spare_change]

I'm feeling pretty blessed right now that I don't feel conflicted and unsure of myself like the OP.

 

[irosie91]

Read the article. Then let it sink in a bit.

Read it twice. Thought about it. Read it again, and then responded to you...as I couldn't discuss it with the person who wrote the article, I thought I'd discuss it with you. Post #99 kind of enlightens me. It seems to indicate that some apparently feel that God does not care about the small joys that come into a person's life. If that is your line of thinking, then I think you are doing God an injustice. It is God's nature to care. About everything.

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

in what language ? If Jesus said it------a good translation would be "sanctified are
the poor in spirit------theirs is the kingdom of heaven" as opposed to "lucky..... "

 

[irosie91]

God bless you, SYTFE, for being so entertaining
Is that OK?

Yes, I approve.

Tilly------another reasonable comment is "THIS BOARD IS BLESSED" <oy vey>

 

[SYTFE]

Read the article. Then let it sink in a bit.

Read it twice. Thought about it. Read it again, and then responded to you...as I couldn't discuss it with the person who wrote the article, I thought I'd discuss it with you. Post #99 kind of enlightens me. It seems to indicate that some apparently feel that God does not care about the small joys that come into a person's life. If that is your line of thinking, then I think you are doing God an injustice. It is God's nature to care. About everything.

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

in what language ? If Jesus said it------a good translation would be "sanctified are
the poor in spirit------theirs is the kingdom of heaven" as opposed to "lucky..... "

Way to completely miss the point of what he was saying. Jesus always went to bat for the poor. What he was trying to teach was that material possessions in this world are not important, what's actually important are things that come from within, who you are as a person, things that have nothing to do with worldly possessions. Money also has a tendency to bring out the worst in people. Not always, but it can. See: Donald Trump.