Tebow leads April jersey sales (McNabb #2)

[SmootSmack]

To say that Tebow pushes religion on others because he allegedly suggested everyone say a prayer before taking the Wonderlic test (which apparently was some major deal, yet it's not when the coach or a player gathers everyone together in the locker room for a pre-game prayer) is like saying Kedric Golston pushes alcoholism if he suggests everyone go out for a drink after the game.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

To say that Tebow pushes religion on others because he allegedly suggested everyone say a prayer before taking the Wonderlic test (which apparently was some major deal, yet it's not when the coach or a player gathers everyone together in the locker room for a pre-game prayer) is like saying Kedric Golston pushes alcoholism if he suggests everyone go out for a drink after the game.

Well.....you are correct, no big deal.....except T said it? I can't figure out why people love to hate on the guy. He seems to be the real deal. A good guy who literally practices what he preaches. AND I am sure a zillion media types have been digging for...ANY dirt on him for years. Find any?
Maybe a T hater can...enlighten me on that issue?

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

To say that Tebow pushes religion on others because he allegedly suggested everyone say a prayer before taking the Wonderlic test (which apparently was some major deal, yet it's not when the coach or a player gathers everyone together in the locker room for a pre-game prayer) is like saying Kedric Golston pushes alcoholism if he suggests everyone go out for a drink after the game.

Super Bowl ads? Their job is to spread the word of Jesus and they do so and to find more followers. Plain and simple.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Super Bowl ads? Their job is to spread the word of Jesus and they do so and to find more followers. Plain and simple.

Ok, fine. Agree to disagree

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Ok, fine. Agree to disagree

Maybe not so much Tebow but he is with them. I will admit I am a bit jaded and that I work with a ton of them and by the 50th invite of the day to their church it gets a bit old.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Maybe not so much Tebow but he is with them. I will admit I am a bit jaded and that I work with a ton of them and by the 50th invite of the day to their church it gets a bit old.

Yeah I'm not a fan of the whole church of God come worship with us invites (I knew a few of them down in Florida, not as much up here), but there are far worse people in this world.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Super Bowl ads? Their job is to spread the word of Jesus and they do so and to find more followers. Plain and simple.

Their Super Bowl ad never even mentions the word "God" or "abortion" actually. Sure it was supporting a pro-life Christian group called Focus on the Family, but it definitely wasn't pushing beliefs, it was just his mother sharing her story of her tough pregnancy with Tim. I'm actually pro-choice (with strings attached), but I had no problem with this ad.

I don't get the haters. I just don't. I guess people will find a reason to hate anything. We all talk so much smack about all the criminals and scumbags throughout pro sports. So here's a kid who just gets it, and people still want to bash.

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Their Super Bowl ad never even mentions the word "God" or "abortion" actually. Sure it was supporting a pro-life Christian group called Focus on the Family, but it definitely wasn't pushing beliefs, it was just his mother sharing her story of her tough pregnancy with Tim. I'm actually pro-choice (with strings attached), but I had no problem with this ad.

I don't get the haters. I just don't. I guess people will find a reason to hate anything. We all talk so much smack about all the criminals and scumbags throughout pro sports. So here's a kid who just gets it, and people still want to bash.

I think that Tebow has been hyped and publicized so much that there is a kind of backlash. That is not his fault, of course, but some folks get tired of the hype.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Their Super Bowl ad never even mentions the word "God" or "abortion" actually. Sure it was supporting a pro-life Christian group called Focus on the Family, but it definitely wasn't pushing beliefs, it was just his mother sharing her story of her tough pregnancy with Tim. I'm actually pro-choice (with strings attached), but I had no problem with this ad.

I don't get the haters. I just don't. I guess people will find a reason to hate anything. We all talk so much smack about all the criminals and scumbags throughout pro sports. So here's a kid who just gets it, and people still want to bash.

Yeah, there was seriously nothing to be offended by in it. If petty people looking to be offended had not made such a huge stink about it before the Super Bowl, you would not have even noticed the ad. In fact, I was watching for it specifically because I wanted to see what the fuss was about...I didn't see it! Maybe I stepped into the kitchen or something but the game was over and I had to look it up online because I didn't notice it.

So what if he's a Christian. Does it REALLY hurt anyone?

Would you prefer a QB to shoot middle fingers at the fans like Vick?

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Super Bowl ads? Their job is to spread the word of Jesus and they do so and to find more followers. Plain and simple.

There is a big difference between "spreading the word" and pushing something on someone. The way the laws have become, I find it hard to believe Christianity could be "pushed" on anybody. God AND the cross have been taken out of just about everything. I'm not sure why people get so uptight about others talking about Christianity. It won't bite you you know. Giving thought to your particular situation though, unfortunately there are overzealous people in all religions. This does more harm than good IMO. Causing resentment and over-reaction to those of the same faith who only want to tell others of their experience and belief. There is nothing wrong with letting people know they have a choice they may not have been aware of, but that is the extent of it. People have the right to make their own choices. Religion shouldn't be "sold' like Gatorade.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Super Bowl ads? Their job is to spread the word of Jesus and they do so and to find more followers. Plain and simple.

And if they do not seriously impede on one's ability to say "no" to them, they are still legally able to go ahead and do so. It's only forced if it involves coercion. If they do resort to such coercive tactics, then they've gone too far.

Simply requesting something is an insufficient condition for coercion, and Tebow's alleged request was still technically a request. He wasn't commanding all of them to say a prayer or else.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

To say that Tebow pushes religion on others because he allegedly suggested everyone say a prayer before taking the Wonderlic test (which apparently was some major deal, yet it's not when the coach or a player gathers everyone together in the locker room for a pre-game prayer) is like saying Kedric Golston pushes alcoholism if he suggests everyone go out for a drink after the game.

Funny how I don't hear all of this hatred for Joe Gibbs around here. He's FAR more open and public about his faith. I hope all of you hating Tebow because of his personal beliefs are honest enough to also denounce Art Monk and Darrell Green. I guess they sell jerseys because of Church-goers as well.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by Buster

Funny how I don't hear all of this hatred for Joe Gibbs around here. He's FAR more open and public about his faith. I hope all of you hating Tebow because of his personal beliefs are honest enough to also denounce Art Monk and Darrell Green. I guess they sell jerseys because of Church-goers as well.

Well said Buster.
Now that you mention it....how many players when they score turn their heads toward the sky and give thanx to.....who????
Is that a problem as presumably they are all....Bible thumpers?

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Buster

Funny how I don't hear all of this hatred for Joe Gibbs around here. He's FAR more open and public about his faith. I hope all of you hating Tebow because of his personal beliefs are honest enough to also denounce Art Monk and Darrell Green. I guess they sell jerseys because of Church-goers as well.

Great point. Anyone who wants to crap on Tebow for the religious stuff should also bash Gibbs for the same thing. Now how many people are gonna keep talking? Shhhhhhh

[Slingin Sammy 33]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

To say that Tebow pushes religion on others because he allegedly suggested everyone say a prayer before taking the Wonderlic test (which apparently was some major deal, yet it's not when the coach or a player gathers everyone together in the locker room for a pre-game prayer) is like saying Kedric Golston pushes alcoholism if he suggests everyone go out for a drink after the game.

Great point/post.