I'm curious about your thoughts on the phrase "God bless you". I know it intends good will to others, but should we be saying it? Do we have the right to confer God's blessing on anybody?
1 John 1:10-11 KJV, If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.
God Bless is almost identical to the term God speed and if we are wishing it on the wrong people, aren't we also partakers in their evil deeds?

I think it matters naught, the Lord knows our intent when we use it. Just my opinion, I make no claims of being an expert on the subject.

artman60 said:

I think it matters naught, the Lord knows our intent when we use it. Just my opinion, I make no claims of being an expert on the subject.

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What about the 3rd commandment "You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain"?
Is that restricted to using GD and JC as curse words or does it mean much more than that, like using his name to bless as well as curse?

Again, I say that the Lord knows your intent.

I agree with you artman. The Good Lord knows all. Our thoughts, our hearts, our souls, and our intent. If one wishes another, "God's Speed", as I myself sometimes do, you, or I am wishing one the very best in the Lord. I don't believe that it's blasphemy, or taking the Lords name in vain. When someone wishes another "Merry Christmas", you aren't trying to insult them, or degrade them in anyway. Whether they are a believer or not, or maybe a different religion or faith, you are wishing them well. And again as you said, God knows our intent.