Via Larry Brown Sports:
Remember the jersey that you see in the picture above? Of course you do, because back in the summer we made you aware that these bad boys existed. That’s right, Broncos fans have come up with the brilliant idea of customizing Tim Tebow jerseys by putting the name of the most important man in Tebow’s life on the back. As expected, the jerseys have drawn a mixed reaction from people who think it is disrespectful to the Christian faith and others who see it as humorous or a compliment.
“Sports is one thing, and Jesus is another thing,” Traci Yown, a mom out Christmas shopping for her son, said according to KTVQ. “I like to have their names, their last names on the jerseys. I’m a Christian, but I mean I wouldn’t want people going around having Jesus on the back of their jerseys.”
Not all Christians share Yown’s feelings on the matter, however. In fact, Rev. Marcus Buckley of the Riverside Baptist Church thinks people who have a problem with the name Jesus being printed on the back of a jersey must feel that it’s wrong to express their love for Jesus.
“To me it just shows a cultural bias against Christ and Christianity,” Rev. Buckley said. “It’s not saying that he is Christ, it’s saying he’s trying to demonstrate and live that out and as Christians that’s what we're supposed to do. You can pretty much believe whatever you want to in today’s society. But as soon as you begin taking a stand for Christ, then that’s not acceptable anymore.”
There you have it: Two completely different opinions from people with similar religious beliefs. Whether you think Jesus jerseys or Tebowing are disrespectful or not, we can all agree that Tebow Nation has an interesting way of spreading the Christian faith.
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November 16, 2011
Tebow is a self proclaimed Christian and proudly shows his love for Christ. Not to mention that he has NOTHING to do with the fact that this guy ordered a jersey and customized it how he wanted. AND....what if his name is Jesus (read Hay-zeus incase you're that big of an idiot)?
Religion is an overused, and best described as "A set of Man Made Rules and Regulation.
You say the Christians should get a gold medal, and I would agree with you. Most Christians, give themselves that title, but have you ever met a man or women whom leads a intential life for Christ.
You really might not be able to tell by what he is saying or what he is doing, but you certainly would know by looking at the perverbial "Fruit" in his life. What I mean is. Have you ever seen an apple tree produce a rotten apple? No it only goes bad once it is cut from it's branch. Fruit in this case would be considered, his or hers relationships, finances, childred, character, integrity.
Just because your in a garage, doesn't make you a car. I hope that you will possible see the christian, as your everyday, making mistakes, farting, beer drinking, cursing, man or woman. But a true follower of Christ, will be one that is trying to stop.
Would it be ok, if Jesus was on the front, and Brocos on the back.
The first line in the 2nd most sold hardback book in the worlds history was written by Pastor Rick Warren. It reads, "It's not about me". Purpose Driven Life, is the title, and the # 1 selling book "Bible".
Tebow is saying, I don't want you to worship me or my abilities. If you appreciate what I do on the field for you, then worship the one whom is responsible, JESUS. You may not agree with what he's stating, but that is the intention of what he is stating.
This means that the government cannot establish a religion. It does not state, nor mean that religion and state MUST be separate. It means the government cannot establish and be or run a religion.
Just like everyone else who loves to scream "separation of church and state is in the Constitution", you are also incorrect. Please take the time to read the document you so inaccurately quoted.
folks are much more likely to find these jerseys very humorous. First of all Tebow needs all the help he can get! He is awful! Sweet Jesus on the jersey has NOT and will NOT help him. Second, its just another perfect example of christians not being very christ like. How much was that customized jersey?!? It's like all the people with their silver and gold crosses etc.! Thats not what he talked about!!??--"C'MON MAN!"--Lastly, non believers likely appreciate this type of identification. Let's us know who is living an illusion right off the bat! Probably alot of "good christian" hustlers out there too who know a sucker when they see one. I just hope you donkies make sure and thank Jesus every time you lose a game. Now you will all be forced to acknowledge the obvious truth that "the gods" have no involvement in the NFL what so ever
Sounds like the perfect jersey to me.
Either name you put on there is fine. They are both equally fraudulent in their repsective positions. Hahaha
let them have the name, let them have their appreciation of Christ or Tebow, none of it affects the game or the score!!!