Via NESN:
Right or wrong, the majority of folks in this country don't like having other people's faith jammed down their throats. Even an outspoken Christian like Kurt Warner knows that.
That's why the retired Warner, 40, offered a bit of advice to Tim Tebow, who's been at the center of an ongoing debate around the country, both for his merits as a football player and his ubiquitous mentions of his faith in God.
"I'd tell him, 'Put down the boldness in regards to the words, and keep living the way you're living. Let your teammates do the talking for you. Let them cheer on your testimony,'" Warner told Dan Bickley of The Arizona Republic, regarding advice he'd give to Tebow. "I know what he's going through, and I know what he wants to accomplish, but I don't want anybody to become calloused toward Tim because they don't understand him, or are not fully aware of who he is. And you're starting to see that a little bit."
You certainly are, with former quarterback Jake Plummer stating on the record the feelings that many fans shout in bars and living rooms across the country. While Plummer's assessment that Tebow should "shut up" might have been strong, the comments and ensuing discussions proved that it's a touchy subject whenever religion gets involved with sports.
Warner knows that himself, which is why he believes Tebow should tone down his public statements of faith.
"There's almost a faith cliche, where [athletes] come out and say, 'I want to thank my Lord and savior,'" Warner told the newspaper. "As soon as you say that, the guard goes up, the walls go up, and I came to realize you have to be more strategic.
"The greatest impact you can have on people is never what you say, but how you live," Warner added. "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."
Tebow, 24, likely reveres Warner a great deal, if only because he seems to revere just about everybody, including his critics. But it seems more likely in this case that Tebow will very, very, very respectfully decline Warner's offer for help. Tebow opened his postgame media meeting Sunday by thanking Jesus Christ, and he closed the session by saying, "God bless."
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What are you going to be saying when he gets caught with a prostitute or boyscout in his bedroom?
Fill your heart with UNCONDITIONAL LOVE for All
no more wars...no more hate..no more crime...no more enemies..no more awful things...no more negativity
Unconditional love is the only way and then we will bring Heaven here
ANY religion or belief system that brings you to unconditional love is awesome. If YOUR religion or religious leaders speak out AGAINST another person, group religion, etc etc, please tell them that by filling their own hearts with unconditional love, they WILL SEE how wrong they've been by doing negativity to another.
Don't care what your religious books say as many have been changed over the centuries. =)
Listen to YOUR OWN HEART and ask for guidance to find unconditional love from whatever belief system you follow
Opinions are like A-holes, everyone has one....the world would be a whole lot better of a place if people would learn to keep there's to themselves.
It's an expression, and I'm npot typing an essay here.
BTW, in case it escaped you, I am criticizing your “logic”. If, stating the opinion, that opinions should not be stated, can be called “logical”, then yes, I am criticizing your logic.
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"People told Jesus the same thing before they crucified him" The statement before that states about refraining from religious comments.
But I agree with I_manifest, that wasn't why he was crucified anyways...
Google "Tebow Record" and today's 1st google line is: "Tim Tebow is smashing QB rushing records"
“Tebow was the fastest quarterback in franchise history to rush for nine touchdowns in his career (15 games), and also holds the second-most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in team history, second only to John Elway‘s 33.
As a rookie in 2010, Tebow rushed 43 times for 227 yards (5.3 avg.) and six touchdowns and recorded two of the top three single-game rushing performances by a quarterback in franchise history.
This season, Carolina’s Cam Newton joined Tebow (Den., 2010) and Fran Tarkenton (Min., 1961) as the only three players in NFL history to run and pass for a touchdown in four or more games during their rookie season(s).
On Sunday, Tebow rushed 22 times for 67 yards. That marked the most rushing attempts by a quarterback in a single game in NFL history. Second on the list is Billy Kilmer (20 carries with the 49ers in 1961). Among modern-era quarterbacks, the closest anyone comes to 22 carries is Michael Vick‘s 14 carries in 2004.”
http://broncotalk.net/2011/11/27379/broncos-blog/tim-tebow-is-smashing-qb-rushing-records/
5 and 1 as a rookie, not too shabby...
Martin Luther King Jr. for example.
Why do you wanna put this wack job on a pedestal? He's using you for attention all to his own personal benefit.
BY THE WAY, THERE IS HELL
Religion is a tool for politicians, leaders and the weak minded. I lead a good life, i honor my wife and family, i dont steal, i try to give back to those in need, i pay my taxes and treat others with respect.
What if you are wrong? What if it is Allah that is god and you are forced to burn in a worse or more severe state of hell for all eternity as an infidel? wouldn't you feel like a fool being manipulated and wasting your time studying a bunch of fairy taqles all your life?
Go Cowboys!