Blessings can be bestowed by regular people; usually by someone in authority who has something of value to offer. It's like saying "I love you' when you're not really feeling loving; the simple act of saying it conveys good will, and is worth more when expressed than when left unexpressed (get married, you'll see why).
Now, there *is* something hypocritical in using theistic expressions when you're atheist. Unless you're really agnostic, meaning 'you don't know' and not ashamed to admit it! To me THAT'S the sign of a true rationalist.
Is it normal to be an atheist and still say "bless you,"?
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Blessings can be bestowed by regular people; usually by someone in authority who has something of value to offer. It's like saying "I love you' when you're not really feeling loving; the simple act of saying it conveys good will, and is worth more when expressed than when left unexpressed (get married, you'll see why).
Now, there *is* something hypocritical in using theistic expressions when you're atheist. Unless you're really agnostic, meaning 'you don't know' and not ashamed to admit it! To me THAT'S the sign of a true rationalist.