Sorry you feel that way, Mick: I think that it's clear that I don't have a problem with blessing people. Or having people bless me. But, when someone tells me that something is upsetting to them, I generally speaking don't do it any more, if I see some way to remain true to who I am and can express myself in some other way. I have no way of knowing whether they are really upset, or just trying to be asses. There are both kinds of people responding to this thread, I think. Probably the closest friend I have ever had in my life is Art Theime, who is an Atheist. I love Art and respect him very much.
I know that he has personally been seriously hurt by people claiming to be Christians, and so I correspond with him differently than I would to my Christian (and God-believing) friends. I have friends who have been cruelly mistreated in the name of Jesus Christ. My faith is very simple. God is love. I try to respond to people and treat them out of love, as best I can. If someone is uncomfortable with my Christianity, I try to be sensitive of that. If they say that something I am saying or doing is bothering them, I'd try to talk about it, understand why, and then find a different way to communicate with them.

In a public forum like this, there's no way to know the sincerity of people. Some, like Harmony Stella reek bitterness, and are here to
offend people. That's an easy call. But, there are others in this forum like Art and Bill D who I have a great respect for.

When a posting is directed to someone specific, as I am directing this to you, Mick, I feel I can say "May Christ's face shine upon you" and not offend you. If I post a message to others in here who I know don't believe in God, or Christ, I would not use that closing. Or even Be Blessed. Why close a message to someone by using a phrase that you know will be offensive?

So, Be Blessed, Mick, and Jimmy and Little Hawk and ColK and Khandu and those who share my faith. For all my other friends, I send all of my good wishes.

Be Blessed, Mick

Jerry