The Paddock

Funny tweet I saw: "Tebow is starting to make me question my atheism"

I dont have both feet on the bandwagon just yet but that play to Thomas where we threw back across his body for a TD was AMAZING. I know DT was open but that was a hard throw and what awareness. Im just glad Wes Woodyard is having a winning season. He deserves it.

Tebow and the hype annoys the bloody heck out of me. Sure, he's good, but Jeeeeeeeez.

I agree with all this^^^

Btw... One can do amazing things when they have God on their side.

It irks me to no end that people hate on Tebow because he's an outspoken Christian. No one hates on the Muslim players... who are just as open about their faith as Tebow is.

Imagine that. SMDH

Well, I read where you yourself, said that Tebow has brought this all on himself for being so open and outspoken about his Christianity... so YES, I think alot of the "hate" stems from that.

I never said that people hate on Muslim players... I stated the opposite. That is why I think it's total BS for people to berate Tebow for his religion.

Have you NOT seen or heard of NFL players practicing their Muslim faith? I have... but I sure as hell don't "hate" them for it or belittle them. I will see what I can find.

Btw, here's what you posted in the "who do you hate more" thread...

"If he was quiet and reserved and people were attacking him, I might have some empathy. He has chosen to put his personal life out in the public for what ever reason. . ."

That says to me that he brings the hate on himself for being so open about his faith.

You seriously make me laugh. . . thanks. . .

Tebow at Florida was as outspoken as any active athlete I can remember. You never hear a lot about most guys' faith at all. You hear stories about him trying to get the NFL combine class he was to pray with him before taking the Wonderlic and pissing everyone off. A lot of it is that he's just a mega high profile player. He was considered the best player in years by pretty much everyone he did, so everything he did or said got a lot more attention than similar statements by other players would. So even if he wasn't any more open about it, you still heard about it and had it shoved down your throat during halftime segments than you would with any other player recently, whether Christian, Muslim or Pastafarian (they worship the flying spaghetti monster). I don't remember anyone putting biblical (or other religious) quotes in their eye black. I think he would get much much much less flack if he seemed someone like you could have a beer with. Which he totally does not! He would lecture you on the virtues of not drinking or screwing.

I don't see any muslims putting koran passages on their eyeblack. I don't see muslims in super bowl ads professing their politics. I don't see any muslim players breaking out their rugs and bowing to mecca every time a player stubs his toe. I don't see any muslims also breaking out those rugs and bowing to mecca whenever their FG kicker is trying for a game winner. I'll be so glad when this sideshow gimmick offense comes back down to reality.

Ok, I take that back. I had only seen the first quote listed below, not the second. What a buttwipe.

“We’ll never know what really happened,” Mendenhall said. “I just have a hard time believing a plane could take a skyscraper down demolition style.”

Mendenhall also expresses sympathy for bin Laden. “What kind of person celebrates death?” Mendenhall says. “It’s amazing how people can HATE a man they have never even heard speak. We’ve only heard one side.”

That is the best explanation I've heard (read) concerning Tebow. I don't have a problem with Bible verse #'s being written under his eye, on his ass or wherever else he wants it. However, I
agree that he should NOT be trying to force his practice on anyone else... especially, during a damn game. That could make some teammates very uncomfortable.

Like you, Brad and others have said in the past... there's a time and place for everything. I agree with that statement. Also, like others... I agree that no one should EVER try to force their religion on others or try to manipulate others to share their faith. With that said, I only have a problem when I "suspect" someone is being attacked, berated, belittled, taunted, laughed at or HATED on, simply because of their faith... and being open about it. That's all.

I hope you guys understand where I'm coming from, cuz trying to further explain and defend my stance, can be nerve wrecking as hell... and when my nerves get wrecked, I NEED A DAMN DRINK!!! LOL

WTH ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? That is in NO WAY similar

YA

Usernames and IP addresses can change... but hateful, opinionated attitudes and terrible, argumentative posting can remain the same. I'm not pointing fingers... I'm Just say'in.