Now Terrell Suggs taking shots at Tebow and God

[scho63]

I want to preface this by saying that I'm not religious at all even though I was raised Catholic. Haven't seen the inside of a church in many years and don't follow or practice religion. Actually somewhat turned off by it but that's a story for another day.

The thing that is really disturbing to me is why is everyone jumping all over God and Tim Tebow? He isn't the first athlete to invoke or thank God, many players do. He doesn't carry a bible into the huddle or try to convert anyone. He just has a strong belief in his faith just like many other Buddhists, Muslims, Jews, Protestants, Baptists, and Hindu worshipping people yet every week someone who has no relation to the game or the Bronco's comes out with what I believe to be anti-Christian or anti-religion views.

How would he be treated if he was a Muslim or Jewish? I don't think the media or other people would say jack squat. I don't like the double standard...

Yeah, he sucks as a QB but let's use that to judge his performance, not his religion.

Am I wrong or is the bashing of Tebow for his religious views justified or fair?

[Crush]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

All religious people have 1 thing in common. They all hold up their victim card and think they're being persecuted due to their faith.

Can we please classify this so-called Tebowmania as another religion? "Thou shall not criticize Tebow for any reason" is the first and only commandment.

[|Zach|]

I think it is just the natural order of things.

I am a big Mizzou fan...I talk about them all the time. If I spend the week leading up to a big game talking on and on about how Missouri is going to beat the shit out of them and they lose then mad shit talking is going to rain on me from every angle.

If I am a Mizzou fan that just sits and reads and doesn't talk about them nary a negative word will be thrown in my direction.

There is equal and oppisite reaction.

Tebow has thrown himself out there as this uber Christian making the focus at nearly every turn...and you know what? That is ok. But don't cry foul when it comes back the other way.

[bishop_74]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

All religious people have 1 thing in common. They all hold up their victim card and think they're being persecuted due to their faith.

...except for the atheists... they never do that.

[Mile High Mania]

The funny thing is that everyone is having this 'sports/religion' debate without Tebow really doing anything to inspire it... sure his actions are focused on, but he's not holding press conferences held specifically on the topic and he's certainly not whining about what people say.

Yes, he was part of a SB ad last year about pro life and he prays on the sideline... big deal. Many other players do things that many don't agree with as well and while they are beaten down at times in the media, it's often left at that.

You don't hear players facing the Jets say "We should win the game as long as Plax doesn't shoot us all in the ass". There are all sorts of things that are just bypassed or over-looked, but man... you get a guy with a serious religious conviction out there and look out...

Tim isn't out there saying a lot about his faith unprovoked - people ask and he answers. Guys like Suggs should just focus on his task at hand.

The media went over the top with Tebow coverage... nothing we can do about it and he didn't ask for it. So, hate him - love him - don't get caught up in it... it's in your hands.

I just get tired of hearing people whine about it... kick him in the groin for his performance all you like.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Originally Posted by |Zach|

I think it is just the natural order of things.

I am a big Mizzou fan...I talk about them all the time. If I spend the week leading up to a big game talking on and on about how Missouri is going to beat the shit out of them and they lose then mad shit talking is going to rain on me from every angle.

If I am a Mizzou fan that just sits and reads and doesn't talk about them nary a negative word will be thrown in my direction.

There is equal and oppisite reaction.

Tebow has thrown himself out there as this uber Christian making the focus at nearly every turn...and you know what? That is ok. But don't cry foul when it comes back the other way.

Has Tebow cried foul himself? I've never heard it if he has but I may not know the complete story.

[|Zach|]

Originally Posted by beer me

Has Tebow cried foul himself? I've never heard it if he has but I may not know the complete story.

No, I didn't mean him personally but def. the Trevo's and others who feel the need to be offended on his behalf.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by beer me

Has Tebow cried foul himself? I've never heard it if he has but I may not know the complete story.

I don't know about the Suggs deal, but typically he just shrugs off comments like this... it's pointless to get into a battle over what people say and I'm sure that's how he views it.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Originally Posted by |Zach|

No, I didn't mean him personally but def. the Trevo's and others who feel the need to be offended on his behalf.

Gotcha... thanks.

[Trevo_410]

Originally Posted by |Zach|

No, I didn't mean him personally but def. the Trevo's and others who feel the need to be offended on his behalf.

I honestly didn't feel the need to explain why I am always offended by religious bashing. There's only a few who understand what I'm trying to say anyways.

[|Zach|]

Originally Posted by Trevo_410

I honestly didn't feel the need to explain why I am always offended by religious bashing. There's only a few who understand what I'm trying to say anyways.

lol. *shrug*

ok.

[|Zach|]

You know what faith has always gotten easy street on this board?

The Muslim faith.

[Straight, No Chaser]

If Tebow's righteousness was going to questioned by a respected, thoughtful, eloquent speaker who also happens to be NFL player, fine.

Too bad it came from Terrel Suggs.

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

The funny thing is that everyone is having this 'sports/religion' debate without Tebow really doing anything to inspire it... sure his actions are focused on, but he's not holding press conferences held specifically on the topic and he's certainly not whining about what people say.

Yes, he was part of a SB ad last year about pro life and he prays on the sideline... big deal. Many other players do things that many don't agree with as well and while they are beaten down at times in the media, it's often left at that.

You don't hear players facing the Jets say "We should win the game as long as Plax doesn't shoot us all in the ass". There are all sorts of things that are just bypassed or over-looked, but man... you get a guy with a serious religious conviction out there and look out...

Tim isn't out there saying a lot about his faith unprovoked - people ask and he answers. Guys like Suggs should just focus on his task at hand.

The media went over the top with Tebow coverage... nothing we can do about it and he didn't ask for it. So, hate him - love him - don't get caught up in it... it's in your hands.

I just get tired of hearing people whine about it... kick him in the groin for his performance all you like.

I hate agreeing with stinkin donks fans.

[bishop_74]

[Crush]

Originally Posted by Straight, No Chaser

If Tebow's righteousness was going to questioned by a respected, thoughtful, eloquent speaker who also happens to be NFL player, fine.

Too bad it came from Terrel Suggs.

There was nothing wrong with what Suggs said. He was mocking Skip Bayless for slobbering all over Tebow. He also stated that he could do just as well as Tebow while pretending to be an NFL QB. This nothing to do with ****ing religion.