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| − | '''Godspeed''' | + | '''Godspeed''' is a word used to express a wish for [[God]]'s [[blessing]] and success. It is often, but not exclusively, used to wish someone a safe and productive journey. |
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| + | This term is disliked by [[atheists]] who seek to avoid any favorable reference to God. | ||
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| + | == Other uses == | ||
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| + | *''Godspeed'' is also the name of an electronic publishing company made up of people seeking [[God]], focused on the [[Christian]] market: [http://www.godspeedcomputing.com/ Who is Godspeed?] | ||
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| + | *Godspeed is also the name of one of the three [[ship]]s that carried settlers to Jamestown, first arriving in the [[Chesapeake Bay]] on April 26, 1607. The other two ships were the Discovery and the Susan Constant. | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
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| + | *[http://www.jamestown2007.org/Godspeed-Sail-pictures.cfm Godspeed Sail] | ||
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Latest revision as of 04:17, April 22, 2024
Godspeed is a word used to express a wish for God's blessing and success. It is often, but not exclusively, used to wish someone a safe and productive journey.
This term is disliked by atheists who seek to avoid any favorable reference to God.
Other uses
- Godspeed is also the name of an electronic publishing company made up of people seeking God, focused on the Christian market: Who is Godspeed?
- Godspeed is also the name of one of the three ships that carried settlers to Jamestown, first arriving in the Chesapeake Bay on April 26, 1607. The other two ships were the Discovery and the Susan Constant.