"fire in the hole!"

Going home after finding out I had cancer, stopped to pick up a couple things. At checkout, the bored and tired employee said, "Have a blest day", with the same enthusiasm that you would feel mentioning that you have a flat tire. She didn't mean it. It was what she was told to say. And I sure didn't feel "BLEST" that day. Quite the contrary.

We don't actually die.
 

If you believe in the after life, we don't actually die. We enter or transition into another state of being.

That would be nice. Do we get a body to go with it or are we just consciousness floating in space ?

Yes. Like a sugar crystal dissolving in a cup of tea. Dispersed among the stars. Each atomic particle, each bit of energy blending with the whole of the universe.

An interesting point, since you used the quote in reference to the "WORD" used in the Bible. Many Christians believe that the "WORD" is also synonymous and referencing the SON of GOD in spirit form. So, Jesus had many labels, one of them being the "WORD."

At this point in our lives, sadly most of us have had our own crisis or family crisis with which to deal at one time or another.

That “bored, tired”, (in your opinion), person may have been dealing with an even larger crisis than yours. Extra kindness from your side of the register may have made a difference for her and you may be surprised what it can do for you. Unless someone is being intentional cruel, I try to give them the benefit of the doubt. We can’t change everyone in the world.

It sounds like you assume there was an imaginary "Nothingness" and then a "Beginning" somehow occurred and "One" appeared via magic when there was not a "One" to perform the magic.

LOL! Especially because it's forced and insincere. It's like a mocking lie :)

Humans are too salty and Vegans are too gamey.

Wait! Are you saying Vegans are not Human? WOW!
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I follow what you are saying, I think … and I accept your understanding, it is your truth. Nice discussion.

That is correct :) Was A. Robustus human? :)

A Poem to Live By

“So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart.
Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours.
Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people.
Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide.
Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place.
Show respect to all people and grovel to none.
When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself.
Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and robs the spirit of its vision.
When it comes your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.”

– Tecumseh, Native American warrior and leader of the Shawnee

He was one wise Indian, it appears.

Actually, "bored and tired" was giving her the benefit of the doubt. My opinion, for certain. There are times in life when life seems to lose its luster. When your cup of human kindness curdles.

Sorry. No body. And no consciousness either.

When someone says, "Have a blessed day", that is not the same as saying "Have a good day". Not to me it isn't.

Thank you, Boomer!

Very true. That is how conversations evolve. Happens all the time when conversing in person.

I'd rather hear, "Have a good day or have a great day". I don't like it when strangers assume I have the same faith they do. I do not. Keep religion out of it, especially with strangers.

You hit the nail on the head. Keep it business like, especially when dealing with strangers.

That really explains it too. I appreciate your explanation.

Is it "blest" or is it "blessed"? Just wondering. I've seen it written both ways and assume it means the same thing.

Blessed is correct, I believe. But, verbally it often comes out as "blest".

Thanks.

You know what they say: "There are a Lot of converts in fox holes." Meaning, that when life is threatened folks suddenly start praying for help from some god or the GOD. I suspect that also pertains to many folks getting close to their expiration date, and more so on their hospital bed.
I normally say "have a good day or have a great day" but I have no problem at all when someone says "GOD bless you" or "Have a blessed day." I don't consider it religion, but would not have a problem if it that was the intent. FAITH and religion are not the same. If someone has a problem with good wishes from someone, regardless of belief then that is on them, NOT the persons wishing them well. As far as I am concerned, a "blessed day" is the same as wishing someone a "good day." I doubt very much that someone saying "GOD bless you" is wishing you ill will. That would not make sense, would it?

No, it might not make sense, as you put it. I will occasionally use "Bless you" when someone I know sneezes. They understand it as a kindness. I don't use it with strangers.
Also, more often than not, it seems that "have a blest day" is delivered monotone, without sincerity. That is when I find it most irritating. As mentioned earlier, "a good grunt" would be more genuine and even more appropriate.
Most often when someone says "have a nice day" or "have a blessed day", I respond with, "and you, as well", and smile. People don't generally mean to offend, but sometimes they do. That is why generic greetings and well wishes is best, imho.

You cease to exist and your body rots until it’s just gone.

Yep!

If people are offended when I say "Bless you" then there is something inherently wrong with them. Kind of like using the label "Miss or Mrs" instead of "Ms." If they are offended, then that is their problem, not mine. If they prefer to be called something else, I will accommodate them unless they wish to be called "Mr." when they are definitely a "Mrs or Miss." Out of courtesy and respect, I attempt to greet folks with a reverent greeting according to their beliefs, if possible. I attempt to respect one's culture, but not at the expense of my beliefs. If that bothers other folks, then like I said, that is their problem to deal with. I recently saw a guy with a T shirt that said "You find it offensive? I find it funny. That's why I am happier than you." Perhaps some folks are just too sensitive. Or maybe they are being disingenuous with their attempt to act offended over perceived mistakes in decent folks' civil interactions with them.
Asking the question of what do we think happens to one when they pass is an invitation to discuss religious beliefs. Some of us expressed our beliefs knowing that others would immediately jump in there to disparage. No big deal. I find it interesting that folks get riled up and aggressive at the mention of ANY religious conversation.
Believe me when I say that when someone says "GOD Bless you" or just "Bless you" they have no nefarious intentions. Most likely, it is a greeting from their heart, whether it is said off offhandedly or with warmth. It's not meant to offend.
I sincerely wish you a joyous afterlife.

Yep, as quoted in the Bible, “ashes to ashes, dust to dust”. :thumbup:

Blest is the archaic form of blessed and either is correct with the exception of when blessed is used as a two syllable adverb and not a verb.

Not quite an accurate quote from the Bible, but I believe they got that from Genesis:
"In the sweat of thy face shall thou eat bread, Till though return unto the ground; For out of it wast thou taken: For dust thou art,"

We are golems?

You’re much wiser than that, nice slight.. if that is where you were headed. :angel:

...And then they die?

Creator must be pretty smart just to be able to create a hydrogen atom...From nothing. All-knowing and a magician.

Think about that one...You magically appear from nothingness and the first thing you want to do is create a hydrogen atom? I would first create Taco Bell and Supermodels.

God once made me get a "D" on a Physics exam because He/She/It/Them/They/One/+ thought I was "Playing God" by interfering in God's realm.

How about those 72 virgins?