What does God Speed mean to Christians ?

**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.

**Alexander the Pretty Good** · 12-24-2004, 02:52

"God Speed" - this commander appears to fly - or walk - as if he is being carried by a heavenly host. +200% Movement Points

**Efrem** · 12-24-2004, 03:00

Non christians don't say it.

**Sjakihata** · 12-24-2004, 03:51

Originally Posted by Efrem

Non christians don't say it.

sure they do, just like they say "oh my God" as well.

**Efrem** · 12-24-2004, 09:56

They say Oh My God, but I have never heard a non christian say god speed. Or a christian either for that matter, maybe its just not an Aussie thing to do.

**BDC** · 12-24-2004, 12:26

Originally Posted by Efrem

They say Oh My God, but I have never heard a non christian say god speed. Or a christian either for that matter, maybe its just not an Aussie thing to do.

I think you only really say it to the captain of a ship or when launching one... Which doesn't happen too often.

I want a yacht. How do you spell that?