What does God Speed mean to Christians ?

**TonyJ** · 12-23-2004, 22:36

What does it matter what it means to Christians ?

Surely what matters is the actual meaning of the quote, no ? If it means something it means the same to everyone.

Personally I think it's rather a nice way to wish someone all the very best of luck and support and I don't believe in the man anyway

**Big King Sanctaphrax** · 12-23-2004, 22:56

Hmmm, this is a bit iffy, but I'll let it stay as long as there's no religion bashing.

**BDC** · 12-23-2004, 23:43

I think it means something along the lines of 'good luck' to a ship or sailer.

It's kind of tradition isn't it? I'm sure non-Christians here would say it anyway.

**Redleg** · 12-24-2004, 00:01

Originally Posted by BDC

I think it means something along the lines of 'good luck' to a ship or sailer.

It's kind of tradition isn't it? I'm sure non-Christians here would say it anyway.

God Speed means a quick and safe journey under God's watchful eye, be it by foot, ship, horse, etc..

**Shahed** · 12-24-2004, 02:34

Thanks.

**Byzantine Prince** · 12-24-2004, 02:41

When you "God Speed" to someone it means you hope they get to their destination with God's speed. So they get there really fast like GOd would if he used his ultra fast speed.