Rick Telander's thoughts on Tebow

[never cry wolf]

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Studies have shown that we transform our God, whatever religion we espouse, into a deity with philosophical and moral teachings much like the ones we already hold.

God's like me, in other words.

And the general assumption in the United States is that God is part of our realm and some kind of Christian, likely a rather conservative Christian. We do have the command ''In God We Trust'' on our money, which, one supposes, is better than Ben Bernanke.

But what if Tebow's procession of biblical verse numbers on his eye patches -- guaranteed instant and massive Google hits, by the way -- were verses from the Koran instead?

What if they said, ''Believe in Morman''? ''Scientology Saves''? ''There Is No God''?

Or think of this: ''Death to Infidels.''

That is certainly not what people who love Tebow's endless God-praising had in mind. Yet this is an open and multifaith society, and if one religion is allowed, others will be, must always be.

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There is much more and he is spot on.

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/telander/2018022,CST-SPT-rick29.article

[joeybee12]

1. But, but, but....

...those aren't REAL religions! It says so in the Constitution!!!!!!

[madinmaryland]

2. ...

What if there were no religions. What if there was no heaven, no hell,...

:think:

[joeybee12]

3. Socialist!

Why do you hate America, mad, why? It makes me.... :cry:

[madinmaryland]

5. When I meet Jesus later tonight for a beer, I will pass your thoughts on to Him!

:D

[madinmaryland]

10. Jesus says hello, joey!

BTW, Jesus is a Cowboys fan!

:D

[Forkboy]

4. A lot of music I like would be out of business!

:)

[1gobluedem]

6. Exactly what I've been saying all along

I especially like this:

"How did Tebow's college slogans get out there anyway? The NCAA rule book states that nothing but ''a player's number; a player's name; NCAA Football logo; memorial recognition; the American flag; or institution, conference or game identification ... are permitted on a player's person or tape.''

Is it possible Tebow was cut some slack because people like him and nobody wanted to offend the Christian right? Or that the ''powers that be'' agreed with him?"

[Onceuponalife]

7. Just once I'd like to see an atheist player come out and state

his beliefs as strongly as the God Squad does. Just imagine the courage that would take in the intolerant climate of professional and college sports.

[rockymountaindem]

9. "Well, first I just have to give it up for living in a secular society.

And of course I need to thank my mom and dad for helping me get where I am today."

I think nobody would hear about that player's mom and dad because they'd still be in shock from the first sentence :rofl:

[trumad]

8. I've said this since the first time Tebow used the eye makeup

----- I can't wait until a player comes out with "Praise Allah" makeup.

Do you know how many heads would explode?

Mark my words,,, the NCAA will ban it now that St. Tebow is gone.