Rift Over Tim Tebow Custom "Jesus" Jerseys

[geardaddy]

http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/dish/201111/tebow-custo...
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He's the model citizen, the guy you want your daughter to date, yet Tim Tebow can't help being the most polarizing figure in all of professional sports.

And during the upcoming holiday shopping season, Tebow is going to get even more controversial -- once again without any action on his part.

A handful of Denver fans have decided a customized Tim Tebow jersey would make for the perfect Christmas gift. What could possibly be troubling about that? A whole lot, depending on who you ask.

Rather than have the last name "Tebow" on the back of the Broncos jersey, these fans have placed "Jesus" above Tebow's No. 15.

Not everyone thinks it's appropriate. Some fans told CNN (via KTVQ) that the new custom apparel is blasphemous.
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But Rev. Marcus Buckley of a Baptist Church in Greer, Colo. believes those who speak out against such public displays of religion are haters.
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[Fumesucker]

1. Hey Zeus...

:evil grin:

[geardaddy]

8. Jove, Jupiter, Thor, Allah, Hosannah, etc.

Ahh, I see what you did there. lol

[meegbear]

2. Jesus > Tebow

[GreatCaesarsGhost]

3. Just another way of puttin' Jesus on the Visa.

[Renew Deal]

4. This is so unfair to Tebow.

He doesn't need people equating him to Jesus. Besides that, I think it might be a sin.

[Fumesucker]

11. He brought it on himself with his un-Christian behavior..

Praying in public for show was by no means condoned by Hey Zeus..

[deucemagnet]

23. This is unfair to Jesus.

I'm sure Jesus could manage more than a 47.1% completion percentage.

[Renew Deal]

24. You're right of course.

[Ohio Joe]

5. Matthew 23:5 - nt

[hifiguy]

6. I wonder what the NFL's merchandising arm

is going to think of that. Not much, I suspect.

[geardaddy]

13. Exactly.

I can see someone being sued over this.

[KamaAina]

26. They wouldn't let people put "Mexico" over Vick's No. 7

I'd take Ron Mexico over St. Timmeh any day.

[NeedleCast]

7. Jesus Would Probably Have Better Stats Than 2-8 Passing

Especially if it was Touchdown Jesus!

[WolverineDG]

9. So it's Tebow's fault that some fans made jerseys

& put "Jesus" on them?

FFS. Of all the things to get your panties in a twist about.

dg

[Fumesucker]

12. If he wasn't out praying in public for show it wouldn't be happening..

<< Matthew 6 >>
King James Version

1Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
2Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
3But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth:
4That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.
5And 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.
6But 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.
7But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking. 8Be not ye therefore like unto them: for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him.
9After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

[WolverineDG]

16. So he's not allowed to express his religious beliefs

because it offends you?



dg

[NeedleCast]

19. He's Free To Express His Beliefs

Just as I am free to be sick of constant religious bombardamet that Tebow insists on displaying.

[Fumesucker]

21. I don't care, but it invites things like this jersey someone was complaining about..

Cause>effect.

Ever wonder just *why* Jesus told His followers not to pray in public?

[LanternWaste]

33. I imagine one can translate that literally

I imagine one can translate that literally, or translate it via context and intent-- making the place and time of prayer irrelevant when compared to the intention of prayer (as per A Schweitzer, Zweigler, James, and Lewis)

However, I do realize that many people are quite dogmatic and insist on literalism. Other times, a literal translation is simply convenient.

[geardaddy]

14. Where did I say it was his fault?

[WolverineDG]

17. Did I say you said that?

dg

[geardaddy]

18. Quote: "So it's Tebow's fault that some fans made jerseys"

"FFS. Of all the things to get your panties in a twist about."

[denverbill]

10. Could be worse. They could be comparing him to Elway. n/t

[VWolf]

22. Zing!

[madmom]

15. Sorry but I would NOT want my daughter to date him.

[Renew Deal]

20. OK, but what about this question?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph...

[madmom]

28. I would not be happy about it, but if she's an adult and knows all the repercusions....

what can I say or do?

[dtexdem]

25. WWJPT: Who Would Jesus Pass To?

And what would happen if Jesus were intercepted?

[uponit7771]

27. lofl @ Cain pic

[mikeytherat]

29. When Denver was going to play Detroit, every sportscaster on the planet made "Tebow to the Lions"

comments and comparisons. And while, if you believe the theology, the Christians came out ahead spiritually, it is undeniable that they fared quite poorly on This Mortal Coil.

Tebow got his ass handed to him, at home, 45-10.

mikey_the_rat

[Dawson Leery]

30. If I had a daughter, no religious zealot will come near her.

[ProudToBeBlueInRhody]

31. Jesus would complete more than two passes. (n/m)

[librechik]

32. too bad tebow had zero receivers. unlike Jesus with what, 12? n/t

[backscatter712]

34. If I were one of the fans of whoever's playing against the Broncos next week...

I'd be displaying a little effigy of Tebow nailed to a crucifix at the game...

[Safetykitten]

35. I would think Jesus would be a tight end or linebacker.