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NFL flagged KC Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah for praying in the end zone[W:80]

The utter nonsense that the supposed creator of the universe (in any name) would give a rat's behind about a score in a game.....

Amazing
 
beefheart said:
The utter nonsense that the supposed creator of the universe (in any name) would give a rat's behind about a score in a game.....

Amazing
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athletes generally are giving thanks for success, not asking for help in the outcome.
 
rocket88 said:
If you think that no Christian player ever knelt down in the end zone, you haven't been watching football very long. If it makes you feel better:

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There's Tebow in the endzone. The rule, according to the NFL, has a religious exemption and the league has said that Abdullah shouldn't have been penalized.
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Was the rule on going to the ground in place when Tebow was playing?

I disagree with the religious exemption. If you want to go to the sideline and hit your knees...have a blast. Frankly...I don't think Allah helped him score that touchdown. Tebow on the other hand...I'm not sure he didn't require divine intervention every time he stepped on the field.
 
rocket88 said:
If you think that no Christian player ever knelt down in the end zone, you haven't been watching football very long. If it makes you feel better:

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There's Tebow in the endzone. The rule, according to the NFL, has a religious exemption and the league has said that Abdullah shouldn't have been penalized.
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If you think Tebow's piuty(sp?) wasn't a source of contraversy, you've been asleep.
 
apdst said:
If you think Tebow's piuty(sp?) wasn't a source of contraversy, you've been asleep.
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It was, but now it's some sort of incomprehensible mixture of Christian conservatives going after the Muslim or reminding liberals of their outrage toward Tebow, and liberals adopting the viewpoint of defending the player or reminding conservatives of their views toward Tebow.

Regardless, I have a small amount of tolerance toward touchdown celebrations of any kind. I'd prefer it if there was a light cheer, a fist bump, or a fist pump rather than some acrobatic routine or testimony to God.
 
Fiddytree said:
It was, but now it's some sort of incomprehensible mixture of Christian conservatives going after the Muslim or reminding liberals of their outrage toward Tebow, and liberals adopting the viewpoint of defending the player or reminding conservatives of their views toward Tebow.

Regardless, I have a small amount of tolerance toward touchdown celebrations of any kind. I'd prefer it if there was a light cheer, a fist bump, or a fist pump rather than some acrobatic routine or testimony to God.
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If someone wants make a religious expression, he should be allowed to.
 
apdst said:
If someone wants make a religious expression, he should be allowed to.
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So sayeth the NFL, but screw that. Cut down on the excessive grandstanding.
 
Fiddytree said:
So sayeth the NFL, but screw that.
Cut down on the excessive grandstanding.
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I totally agree. Professional athletes should take care of their religion on their own time.

I doubt that any of them play sports in their church or mosque.
 
apdst said:
If you think Tebow's piuty(sp?) wasn't a source of contraversy, you've been asleep.
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I really have no problems with Tebow's religiosity. If he wanted to drop to one knee, fine. But if you're going to allow that, Husain Abdullah should get the same courtesy.
 
rocket88 said:
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In the NFL's defense, they've said it was wrong to give the penalty.
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Wrong, Tebow got ran out of the NFL on a rail. The other got a apology for the flag. Hope you all are ready to convert. Or at least get your kids ready. Its coming.
 
rocket88 said:
I really have no problems with Tebow's religiosity. If he wanted to drop to one knee, fine. But if you're going to allow that, Husain Abdullah should get the same courtesy.
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Was he facing Mecca, did he do it at both appointed times of the day that day? If no, he is a poser and a trouble maker.
 
CRUE CAB said:
Wrong, Tebow got ran out of the NFL on a rail. The other got a apology for the flag. Hope you all are ready to convert. Or at least get your kids ready. Its coming.
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Tebow got "ran out on a rail" because he stinks.
 
CRUE CAB said:
Clearly you dont follow football. So, I really dont care about your opinion.
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I know more about football than you could ever dream of knowing. The idea that Tebow is no longer in the NFL because of his religion is pants-on-head stupid. There have been hundreds, if not thousands, of devout Christians in the NFL. Kurt Warner was just as religious as Tim Tebow. Ditto Mark Brunell and Jon Kitna.
 
Kobie said:
I know more about football than you could ever dream of knowing. The idea that Tebow is no longer in the NFL because of his religion is pants-on-head stupid. There have been hundreds, if not thousands, of devout Christians in the NFL. Kurt Warner was just as religious as Tim Tebow. Ditto Mark Brunell and Jon Kitna.
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Yea, right. Sure you do Mr Lombardi. Oh, and Warner took crap for his religion too. Just people were not as quick to tear someone down like now. We are a much more divided and crass nation than when Warner played.
 
If I know anything about the NFL, character and behavior take a second seat to game performance. Tebow was a great quarterback at Florida but wasn't good enough for the NFL Not unusual. History has shown many first round draft picks to not make it in the league. Some late picks have become stars like Tom Brady. The various teams Tebow played for wouldn't have cared if he prayed standing on his head if he threw a lot of touchdown passes and won a lot of games.
 
CRUE CAB said:
Wrong, Tebow got ran out of the NFL on a rail. The other got a apology for the flag. Hope you all are ready to convert. Or at least get your kids ready. Its coming.
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Tebow is no longer in the league because he wasn't that good.
 
CRUE CAB said:
Yea, right. Sure you do Mr Lombardi. Oh, and Warner took crap for his religion too. Just people were not as quick to tear someone down like now. We are a much more divided and crass nation than when Warner played.
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Didn't Warner just retire a couple of years ago?

Or are we just turning this thread into a showcase for CPC?
 
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