Anonymous
Post 01/10/2012 18:47     Subject: Re:John 3:16, 316 passing yards?
anyone who thinks this would be OK with people if he were Muslim is kidding themselves.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2012 17:11     Subject: John 3:16, 316 passing yards?
How about Matthew 6:5-8

5 And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

7 But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.

8 Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2012 16:40     Subject: John 3:16, 316 passing yards?
Football is a stupid, stupid sport.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2012 16:38     Subject: John 3:16, 316 passing yards?
Anonymous wrote:I think it's awesome that he does such charitable work. He does seem like a really good person. However, I don't want his religion shoved down my throat. What if this was a Muslim or Jew (not that there are many religious Jews in sports) doing something similar? I don't think that people would be so happy about it.


I don't think people would care if he was a muslim or jew, but since there are not as many muslims or jews here, he would probably have less supporters because of his religion.

Tebow is a machine. I like him.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2012 16:33     Subject: John 3:16, 316 passing yards?
Anonymous wrote:I think it's awesome that he does such charitable work. He does seem like a really good person. However, I don't want his religion shoved down my throat. What if this was a Muslim or Jew (not that there are many religious Jews in sports) doing something similar? I don't think that people would be so happy about it.


Anonymous
Post 01/10/2012 16:28     Subject: John 3:16, 316 passing yards?
Anonymous wrote:I think it's awesome that he does such charitable work. He does seem like a really good person. However, I don't want his religion shoved down my throat. What if this was a Muslim or Jew (not that there are many religious Jews in sports) doing something similar? I don't think that people would be so happy about it.

Because you're forced to tune into his post-game press conferences and read the feel-good press surrounding him?
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2012 15:23     Subject: John 3:16, 316 passing yards?
I think it's awesome that he does such charitable work. He does seem like a really good person. However, I don't want his religion shoved down my throat. What if this was a Muslim or Jew (not that there are many religious Jews in sports) doing something similar? I don't think that people would be so happy about it.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2012 14:38     Subject: Re:John 3:16, 316 passing yards?
Anonymous wrote:No one here seems to understand why these little numerical coincidences are exciting.

Millions upon millions of people Googled John 3:16 after the game. Tebow brought the message of that verse to millions of people because he lives his faith. That's God's grace at work. "Preach the gospel at all times. When necessary, use words."

Grace is always at work in our lives. Sometimes we notice, and sometimes we don't. When we are in a bad way, the grace feels and looks repulsive, like when an unrepentant alcoholic is faced with an intervention and lashes out at everyone there--"it's you, not me!"

Sally Jenkins, at the Post, had an interesting take on why Tebow upsets people so much:

"When Tebow kneels on the field, his religion becomes challengingly present. Tebow doesn’t have to get into a bunch of Jesus Talk to put you or me in an uncomfortable state of mind. It’s more subtle than that. Murray suggests, if I have a reaction to the Knee, it’s because Tebow implies “that there is something in the universe over and above the natural which deserves my attention, allegiance, or honor and I find that distasteful or irritating.”"

http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/bill-maher-and-tim-tebow-why-are-so-so-many-offended-by-the-quarterbacks-faith/2011/12/30/gIQACSudQP_story_1.html





She's kidding, right? Nothing subtle about him.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2012 14:19     Subject: Re:John 3:16, 316 passing yards?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Love Tebow. Why the hate? Such a good kid.


I don't hate Tebow.
But, he's not a great football player.


Only sophmore to win the Heisman, 2 National Championships, Maxwell Award winner, Davey O'Brien Award winner 1st round draft pick, took a 1-4 team to the playoffs. If you are a football fan, you would know that 59 yards in Denver is field goal range. Let's talk about the Eagles, hmm Michael Vick, no heissman, no championships pro or college level, convicted felon, bankrupt

I see how you would prefer Vick over Tebow
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2012 13:58     Subject: Re:John 3:16, 316 passing yards?
Anonymous wrote:

Not PP, but you also missed the point. Kids out of wedlock shouldn't even be on your list. Jesus was conceived out of wedlock, no?

and HIGH FIVE

LOL, not only did you miss the point, you compared the Brady and James out-of-wedlock children to Jesus. Funny enough. But if you believe Jesus was conceived out of wedlock you also believe he was immaculately conceived. That would be a high standard to hold athletes to. Still laughing.


As a Jets fan, I have no trouble believing that about Brady. None at all, damn him. (Freakin' Mo Lewis! grumble, grumble . . . )

Actually, I've said repeatedly that Brady's sold his soul to Satan, but same difference.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2012 13:54     Subject: Re:John 3:16, 316 passing yards?
Anonymous wrote:

Not PP, but you also missed the point. Kids out of wedlock shouldn't even be on your list. Jesus was conceived out of wedlock, no?

and HIGH FIVE

LOL, not only did you miss the point, you compared the Brady and James out-of-wedlock children to Jesus. Funny enough. But if you believe Jesus was conceived out of wedlock you also believe he was immaculately conceived. That would be a high standard to hold athletes to. Still laughing.


Umm - no. My money is on either Stevus down at the donkey stable, or Thomas the chandler. And Robert the goatherd is reputed to be quite the ladies' man. Mary always had eyes for him, that little minx.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2012 13:39     Subject: John 3:16, 316 passing yards?
God doesn't give a shit about football. Period.

And for those of you fawning over Tim Tebow's christianity, I suggest that you also read this: http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/who-is-gods-quarterback-tebow-roethlisberger-and-american-evangelicalism/2012/01/05/gIQAS6VcfP_story.html

This surprised me. While I am no longer a Big Ben fan like I was, he has been a real example of personal redemption and a return to christianity. If you're being honest, his story should appeal as much as Tebows. To me, his quiet efforts to change his life are much more compelling.

I personally find Tebow to be smug. And his open displays of behavior that are so private to many, are distasteful to me.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2012 13:22     Subject: Re:John 3:16, 316 passing yards?
"If God be for us, who shall be against us"? Jesus may not care about football or the playoffs but it looks like he cares about Tim Tebow.
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2012 12:28     Subject: John 3:16, 316 passing yards?
...and numerology is Christian...how?
Anonymous
Post 01/10/2012 11:55     Subject: Re:John 3:16, 316 passing yards?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Love Tebow. Why the hate? Such a good kid.


I don't hate Tebow. . . . I admit, I'm an Eagle and I hate Tim Tebow, the player, not necessarily the person.


What does an Eagle do during the off season?


Isn't that obvious? We dream about next year and cheer for the phillies.

Also, this is the first year in a few years that we didn't make the playoffs....so calm down.