Tebowing at Fouts

Green Mean · December 22, 2011

I'm sure you are not alone among those who would heap praise upon someone for doing anything other than celebrating a christian faith.

If he were espousing atheism or Muslim faith, there would be a thousand articles about how brave he is to do this in that environment, but because it's Christianity, he is derided and made fun of by media and even other players. To me, he IS doing the most courageous thing by showing his Christianity.

Funny that people don't see the double standards in today's society.

You're right. Honestly I like Tebow and have no issues with what he does in talking about his faith...I just say whatever floats his boat or to each their own as long as they have respect and understand other types of people with different faiths, beliefs etc. It is kind of weird that there seems to be more ridicule in what Tebow does than say if an athlete of Islamic faith does something say fasting during a season there will be a lot less backlash if any about him. As a Muslim myself I just sort of think that there are double standards on all sides and levels and it has sort of become a damned if you do and damned if you don't.

That said I can't help but root for the guy every time he takes the field and hope he wins every game.

Green Jackal · December 22, 2011

This is why but it would also take a level of courage for me to wear bottomless chaps to tonight's basketball game.

This thread clearly has nothing to do with Mean Green football. I think the admin should move this thread to the basketball forum.

Thanks

UNT90 · December 22, 2011

it would also take a level of courage for me to wear bottomless chaps to tonight's basketball game. As many contradictions as

It would take much more courage for the viewing public at tonight's game.

This would drive most to spontaneous prayer in whatever religion they practice.

UNTLifer · December 22, 2011

Yea you white male christians have to deal with so many double standards these days. My bleeding heart goes out to you all.

Nice stereotypical response to put an exclamation mark on UNT90's point.

See, the funny thing about America today is that we are told to be sensitive to people in the minority and to celebrate diversity, yet the same people that preach this are the first to criticize a Christian for sharing his faith publicly.

TheTastyGreek · December 22, 2011

I have respect for anyone...any belief set...that has the courage to stand up (in a proper way) for that belief set.

Just make sure you don't wear your Chris Jackson throwback LSU jersey to the game tonight.

UNT90 · December 22, 2011

Just make sure you don't wear your Chris Jackson Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf throwback LSU jersey to the game tonight.

Fixed.

You insensitive Bigot. (Joking, please don't ban me)

TheTastyGreek · December 22, 2011

Fixed.

You insensitive Bigot. (Joking, please don't ban me)

No ban forthcoming. Your only real crime was against accuracy, sir.

He didn't convert until after leaving LSU. An Abdul-Rauf LSU jersey would be an anachronism, not a throwback.

However, the judges WILL accept a "technically, he didn't really 'stand up' for his beliefs" joke. If anyone cares to go there.

UNT90 · December 22, 2011

No ban forthcoming. Your only real crime was against accuracy, sir.

He didn't convert until after leaving LSU. An Abdul-Rauf LSU jersey would be an anachronism, not a throwback.

However, the judges WILL accept a "technically, he didn't really 'stand up' for his beliefs" joke. If anyone cares to go there.

I was well aware of his being "Chris Jackson" during his time at LSU, but it is really insensitive of you to point that out.

Any enlightened person changed the name on that throwback years ago, just to make sure they fell on the correct side of the politically correct fence.

Army of Dad · December 22, 2011

I was well aware of his being "Chris Jackson" during his time at LSU, but it is really insensitive of you to point that out.

Any enlightened person changed the name on that throwback years ago, just to make sure they fell on the correct side of the politically correct fence.

Cassius Clay approves.

rcade · December 22, 2011

If he were espousing atheism or Muslim faith, there would be a thousand articles about how brave he is to do this in that environment, but because it's Christianity, he is derided and made fun of by media and even other players. To me, he IS doing the most courageous thing by showing his Christianity.

Christians have to work really hard to feel persecuted in this country. Kudos to you for putting in the effort.

I like Tebow a lot -- he's from where I live in Florida and I've been hearing great things about him since he was 16.

But he's not mocked for being a Christian. He's mocked for being such a relentless promoter of his religion. Even Kurt Warner thinks he should tone it down:

"I'd tell him, 'Put down the boldness in regards to the words, and keep living the way you're living,'" Warner said. "The greatest impact you can have on people is never what you say, but how you live. When you speak and represent the person of Jesus Christ in all actions of your life, people are drawn to that. You set the standard with your actions. The words can come after."

http://www.azcentral...bow-advice.html

Edited December 22, 2011 by rcade

Green P1 · December 22, 2011

Look what Tebow has done to this thread... This is why i hate him.

Edited December 22, 2011 by Green P1

rcade · December 22, 2011

Lame...you obviously are not aware of the crap people take for "showing" publicly their support for their beliefs such as Tim Tebow does. I have respect for anyone...any belief set...that has the courage to stand up (in a proper way) for that belief set. If you don't think it takes courage for Tim Tebow (and others) to do this, you might want to leave the house more often.

So we should admire Tim Tebow for standing up for his beliefs?

That's great, but how many people who admire Tebow would extend the same respect to the Occupy protesters for standing up for theirs?

Everybody hates it when people who don't agree with them get loud with their opinions. It's the American way.

oldguystudent · December 22, 2011

Getting this in before the impending move to the Eagle's Nest and thread lock.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ6vat1DIRI

Green Mean · December 22, 2011

Getting this in before the impending move to the Eagle's Nest and thread lock.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ6vat1DIRI

I saw this live and it is definitely one of the funnier SNL skits I've seen in a very very long time. Pure greatness.

mattmartin817 · December 22, 2011

Tebow is Jesus 2.0. Or would that be god 3.0 since Jesus was god 2.0? I'm not sure how that works.

Coffee and TV · December 22, 2011

Lame...you obviously are not aware of the crap people take for "showing" publicly their support for their beliefs such as Tim Tebow does.

I'm very aware of the crap people take for their beliefs. Did you not read about how radicals pressured sponsors to transfer (lol!) advertising on the show All-American Muslims, all because those guys call god a different name? What about the athletes who wouldn't stand for the national anthem at the beginning of the Iraq War? They probably received death threats, but to me they were the most courageous people out there.

Edited December 22, 2011 by Coffee and TV

island eagle · December 22, 2011

I'm very aware of the crap people take for their beliefs. Did you not read about how radicals pressured sponsors to transfer (lol!) advertising on the show All-American Muslims, all because those guys call god a different name? What about the athletes who wouldn't stand for the national anthem at the beginning of the Iraq War? They probably received death threats, but to me they were the most courageous people out there.

Maybe we'd all be better off by praying in private like the Gospel recommends and get back to talking football on this site.

The Fake Lonnie Finch · December 22, 2011

I think Tebowing at Fouts is fine. There's nothing wrong with Jesus or Tebow. Jesus did many good things, and will do many good things in the future. And, Tebow is a pretty good role model for kids these days once you stack him up next to many others out there in the public eye.

Tebow away, my young Mean Green friend. Tebow to your heart's content and whatnot.

Grant.UNT · December 22, 2011

This website wears me out. Everybody whining and complaining about nothing. Obviously, the dude was just making a joke. Lighten up everyone!

GreenFlag · December 22, 2011

Is Tim Tebow the next Seneca Wallace?

SilverEagle · December 24, 2011

This website wears me out. Everybody whining and complaining about nothing. Obviously, the dude was just making a joke. Lighten up everyone!

If you think it's bad now, just wait until spring football is over.

UNT90 · December 24, 2011

I'm very aware of the crap people take for their beliefs. Did you not read about how radicals pressured sponsors to transfer (lol!) advertising on the show All-American Muslims, all because those guys call god a different name? What about the athletes who wouldn't stand for the national anthem at the beginning of the Iraq War? They probably received death threats, but to me they were the most courageous people out there.

So you are saying a Christian standing up for his beliefs is not as courageous?

Funny how what you consider courageous lines up exactly with your political beliefs.

I guess if you disagree with them, they can't be courageous, right??

Hence the double standard in today's society.

For the record, Tebow's constant religious references does get on my nerves, also, but I admire the guy for sticking to his beliefs. I'm sure he has been under emmense pressure from his agent, Denver PR staff, his PR person, and many others to tone it down. Nice to see someeone sticking to their beliefs.

UNT90 · December 24, 2011

That's great, but how many people who admire Tebow would extend the same respect to the Occupy protesters for standing up for theirs?

Tebow isn't squatting on others property, creating a mess, confronting police, raping, overdosing, or blocking hard working everyday Americans from getting to their jobs, which just happen to be in a bank.

A pretty terrible analogy, don't you think?

UNTLifer · December 24, 2011

I'm very aware of the crap people take for their beliefs. Did you not read about how radicals pressured sponsors to transfer (lol!) advertising on the show All-American Muslims, all because those guys call god a different name? What about the athletes who wouldn't stand for the national anthem at the beginning of the Iraq War? They probably received death threats, but to me they were the most courageous people out there.

I think their god is different from my God.