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roguevalley

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48. what an ironic choice of scripture. That one says don't be an exhibitionist

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Sun Jan 15, 2012, 12:09 AM

Jan 2012

but pray in secret because God sees you in secret. He's baffling to me with this.

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Looks like Jebus is busy tonight [View all] malaise Jan 2012 OP

I'm guessing Jesus is $#%@# exhausted after the 49ers vs Saints game ... JoePhilly Jan 2012 #1

I'm OK with that malaise Jan 2012 #3

You might like this ... JoePhilly Jan 2012 #21

He should have chosen malaise Jan 2012 #27

hahaha JoePhilly Jan 2012 #32

You mean 14:1!!! :) Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #55

what an ironic choice of scripture. That one says don't be an exhibitionist roguevalley Jan 2012 #48

Let the church say AMEN!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #54

Thats Photoshop...I did the same one yesterday. Cannikin Jan 2012 #86

Excellent! cgnick Jan 2012 #72

Tebow Bagged again. Lint Head Jan 2012 #2

I am an atheist and Tebow is sort of growing on me..... Logical Jan 2012 #4

I recommend you have it removed immediately. nm rhett o rick Jan 2012 #6

People who hate on Tebow usually don't know much about the guy Neue Regel Jan 2012 #30

He's a great guy and does great things for the disadvantaged. neverforget Jan 2012 #35

Why should he keep jesus out of football? Neue Regel Jan 2012 #40

You're right. It's a game. neverforget Jan 2012 #43

Do you say that about award shows, concerts, etc? joeglow3 Jan 2012 #49

Actually I do. neverforget Jan 2012 #57

It appears you have a fundamental misunderstanding of the role of prayer in football Neue Regel Jan 2012 #63

Why then pray after good plays? dmallind Jan 2012 #67

Why say thank you when you are given a gift? Neue Regel Jan 2012 #69

I grew up in a Catholic church. All through Confirmation we were told that God knows neverforget Jan 2012 #73

Football players would be better suited cgnick Jan 2012 #76

So you have insight into exactly what they're praying for? annabanana Jan 2012 #115

And I bet Tebow would agree with you. joeglow3 Jan 2012 #64

And it's that simple malaise Jan 2012 #99

Yes MattBaggins Jan 2012 #158

But, it is cool if it is things you believe in or are important to you? joeglow3 Jan 2012 #182

Bringing Jesus into football isn't the problem Hippo_Tron Jan 2012 #83

Ding ding we have a winner malaise Jan 2012 #100

And his self-loathing anti-gay bigotry Creideiki Jan 2012 #108

I think if any Deity should be allowed into professional sports, it should be Mescalito. Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #96

The actual reason he should is that Jesus told him to.... Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #110

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #90

No that only applies to government. neverforget Jan 2012 #119

this is good to know. roguevalley Jan 2012 #50

Thanks for this. My response is: the Bible tells us to do these things in secret. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #56

I'm not sure I understand your reply Neue Regel Jan 2012 #59

Yes!! I absolutely do! I applaud him being devoted to the disadvantaged, but his proselytizing is Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #66

I'm not out to change your mind on religion Neue Regel Jan 2012 #75

I've already responded with what I have to say. Keep religion out of sports. And, one doesn't Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #77

The problem in this world is not the Tebows, the problem is the Bradys. Drahthaardogs Jan 2012 #105

What are you talking about? I didn't say anything about Tom Brady. My bubble, thus, remains intact. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #116

Tom Brady and Gisele B�ndchen are married FarCenter Jan 2012 #118

Tom Brady knocked up Bridget Moynahan and left her pregnant while he ran off with Giselle. Drahthaardogs Jan 2012 #129

Most likely Bridget knew the relationship was ending and got pregnant deliberately FarCenter Jan 2012 #130

Oh wow Broderick Jan 2012 #131

You've never watched the Jerry Springer show? FarCenter Jan 2012 #132

you are speculating she Broderick Jan 2012 #133

Yes, because even though she was a successful model herself, Drahthaardogs Jan 2012 #134

Yeah, everyone knows women are just, um, like that... cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #184

Alot of people have relations that don't work out Marrah_G Jan 2012 #163

Successful deflection from Tebow to Brady. Congratulations. neverforget Jan 2012 #135

The point is this. Drahthaardogs Jan 2012 #137

I agree Broderick Jan 2012 #138

it's a game. Tebow is a great guy who neverforget Jan 2012 #139

Funny stuff. sarcasmo Jan 2012 #156

"womanizer"? "nasty-mouthed"? What Brady are you talking about? Marrah_G Jan 2012 #162

If this surprises you, I think you need to watch a little more ESPN. Drahthaardogs Jan 2012 #178

I would love to know which comments from Brady you consider "Nasty-mouthed" Marrah_G Jan 2012 #195

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #91

Ah, in what way is a public display of prayer 'preaching the good news'? According to Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #111

Um, not really Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #121

Why does this belong in sports? In politics? It doesn't! That's the point that I and others are Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #126

I didn't realize they added it to the rules. Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #128

I didn't realize that it was acceptable to do this kind of thing in sports since God doesn't choose Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #146

Thanking God for the strength or skills He has given you Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #151

I told you that I have already said what I needed to Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #152

Thanks, but I will continue Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #157

You are on ignore and are harassing me. Please do not respond to me again. I will alert you Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #176

Normally, I would let this go Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #179

Thanking genetics and pratice MattBaggins Jan 2012 #159

Go for it. Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #172

I really haven't paid much attention to the guy, but he sounds like a really decent person NBachers Jan 2012 #68

I'm sure he's a nice guy... dogknob Jan 2012 #70

he is an intellectually lazy person who promotes a book that he does not absorb or understand grantcart Jan 2012 #81

Speaking of intellectually lazy, Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #122

Which raises the question of how writing scripture references on your face is in anyway Biblical grantcart Jan 2012 #125

You forgot to mention Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #127

let them see "DEEDS" MattBaggins Jan 2012 #160

How do you know it is false? Kellerfeller Jan 2012 #171

Same here customerserviceguy Jan 2012 #79

Just so people know.. Buddyblazon Jan 2012 #142

Most here know that. But things gain their own momentum on DU cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #185

I am convinced the Tebow is one of the great trolls of our time AngryAmish Jan 2012 #155

I am a rabid Pats fan and I sort of like him too Marrah_G Jan 2012 #161

Still waiting for an evangelical athlete to blame God or Jesus when they lose. eom TransitJohn Jan 2012 #5

LOL!!! Imagine: I am so pissed at Jesus, where was he tonight???? adigal Jan 2012 #7

Looks lost doesn't he madokie Jan 2012 #8

I know malaise Jan 2012 #20

Right! This "evil, liberal, commie" bastion of a state: MASSACHUSETTS!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #58

Tom didn't "put" anything on Tebow as they were never on the field at the same time. cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #186

I'm not even sure they're even on the same planet madokie Jan 2012 #191

Pats are crucifying him The Straight Story Jan 2012 #9

I don't know its a pretty big rock holding his ass in right now madokie Jan 2012 #13

So the guy's a born-again DeathToTheOil Jan 2012 #10

I got no problem with him and his beliefs The Straight Story Jan 2012 #16

That's the point malaise Jan 2012 #22

He gives praise to Jeeeeeezus at the start of every after-the-game press conference/interview DeathToTheOil Jan 2012 #25

Dude laundry_queen Jan 2012 #87

When he does TV ads for Focus on the Family, it's a big fucking deal Hippo_Tron Jan 2012 #85

Looks like denver's defense has been raptured (nt) The Straight Story Jan 2012 #11

this is the worst thrashing ever! joshcryer Jan 2012 #12

LOL malaise Jan 2012 #24

Jebow wept Blue Owl Jan 2012 #14

Freaking perfect malaise Jan 2012 #29

Oh, shit!!! Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #60

The Las Vegas sports book is proof that prayer is not answered. FarCenter Jan 2012 #15

Poor Timmy indeed! blaze Jan 2012 #17

I have no beef with Tebow leftynyc Jan 2012 #18

I like a lot of things about him, it's his 'followers' and the press that make me laugh (nt) The Straight Story Jan 2012 #23

I'm sorry, but he became part of it when he and his mom ran that anti-choice ad. Keep RELIGION Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #62

Me neither. Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #74

No... Buddyblazon Jan 2012 #188

Hey, I'm only giving my opinion from watching him in 2 games. Both against the Patriots. Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #189

Well...he was like most young QB's... Buddyblazon Jan 2012 #198

My whole point has been Tim's Christian personna has given him undeserved media attention. Old and In the Way Jan 2012 #199

Looks like the long knives of bigotry are too. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #19

Welcome to DU and yes there is bigotry against any idiot that thinks God or Jesus gives a damn grantcart Jan 2012 #26

As fan of a team that is mired in the darkness of consecutive losing seasons, I'm open to anything. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #61

Few here consider me thoughtful and I cannot accept the Nicene Creed. grantcart Jan 2012 #80

Great respect for you... Buddyblazon Jan 2012 #143

I never said that Tebow believed that God helped him to win. grantcart Jan 2012 #154

Bashing Tebow is not bashing religion grantcart Jan 2012 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #93

Welcome grantcart Jan 2012 #95

Odd that the teachings of Jesus get that reaction from you.... Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #113

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #124

Well put. The whole thing is a strawman to play victim underpants Jan 2012 #109

Wow. Such a thing to allude to. Dozens of murders, Not sure this rises to such language. Bluenorthwest Jan 2012 #112

I now expect some fundamentalists to not question the support of Tiebow by Jehovah but grantcart Jan 2012 #28

Suppose he was a Friday worshipping Muslim? n/t malaise Jan 2012 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #92

I checked for the time of sunset in Denver FarCenter Jan 2012 #46

Not Jewish but a Messianic Jew and they use the Goyim Sabbath grantcart Jan 2012 #47

Is Jesus' Sabbath 0 hours long or 48 hours long FarCenter Jan 2012 #53

Jesus gave the points in this game. Told me it was a sure thing. Bozita Jan 2012 #33

It would be sad that "Jesus" would intervene for a football game zbdent Jan 2012 #34

C'mon, New England, make it 316-7 BeyondGeography Jan 2012 #36

I woulda been happy with 66-6 Bozita Jan 2012 #37

Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah hahahahaha malaise Jan 2012 #39

To be fair, D's offense is failing hard. Jesus might just be with Tebow... joshcryer Jan 2012 #38

This is the Bill Maher philosophy... kentuck Jan 2012 #41

You might have it backward quaker bill Jan 2012 #42

LOL!! She's exhausted from the Saints/49er's game Greybnk48 Jan 2012 #44

I don't give a damn what anyone says! I'm going ALL BLUE this play-off season. I'm rooting for BLUE Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #51

You forgot the blu (e)cheese--GO PACKERS!! n/t Greybnk48 Jan 2012 #104

But the Ravens are PURPLE! Marrah_G Jan 2012 #166

BLUE as in these teams represent BLUE states. :) Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #177

I know! Marrah_G Jan 2012 #196

Got it! I'm slow on the update! :) Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #197

brady punt'd the ball, lots of fighting omg! joshcryer Jan 2012 #52

I saw that... pipi_k Jan 2012 #193

Suggest we give this a break. It was a football game and a good one at that. No more, nor less. pinto Jan 2012 #65

Why is this thread still open? cthulu2016 Jan 2012 #71

Send an alert if you think it ought to be closed. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2012 #78

It really shouldn't be in GD. nt Union Scribe Jan 2012 #82

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #106

Yes, he is oppressed. Marrah_G Jan 2012 #167

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #170

This entire thread has me giggling Marrah_G Jan 2012 #173

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #174

Tebow haters are funny. Union Scribe Jan 2012 #84

Tebowphobia - An extreme and irrational aversion to Tim Tebow. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #88

Meanwhile, Teabowmaniacs leftynyc Jan 2012 #89

A true believer would thank God for whatever the outcome.. DCBob Jan 2012 #94

The process of identifying the trait that is activating the aggression becomes non-responsive, Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #114

I've seen more insults leveled at Brady then at Tebow in this thread Marrah_G Jan 2012 #168

I didn�t tally them, but I did notice quite a few. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #180

You a big fan of Anti-Choicers, then? Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #97

The whole thing is a creation of the right wing thumpers playing victim underpants Jan 2012 #107

Precisely. The absence of pejoratives against Tebow are as dramatic as the absence LanternWaste Jan 2012 #150

Michigan is like Kryptonite to Tebow MrScorpio Jan 2012 #98

You have loads of company malaise Jan 2012 #101

27th ranked quarterback in the NFL trumad Jan 2012 #102

Super stats malaise Jan 2012 #103

Even that putz, Jay Cutler has better stats. GoCubsGo Jan 2012 #148

He's not top ranked... not even close trumad Jan 2012 #149

you must be positively ecstatic when a church Dreamer Tatum Jan 2012 #117

Priorities Broderick Jan 2012 #120

Only in your mind neverforget Jan 2012 #123

No, although it was pretty funny when the touchdown jesus statue was hit by lightning. Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #144

Not at all MattBaggins Jan 2012 #164

Better a church then a house........ Marrah_G Jan 2012 #169

Tebow is a nice kid. DevonRex Jan 2012 #136

Perhaps, but he made an ad for a hate group ("Focus on the Family") MH1 Jan 2012 #181

My bumper sticker: Focus on your own damn DevonRex Jan 2012 #187

"This is Jesus Christ to Tim Tebow, please leave me alone, don't you know sarcasmo Jan 2012 #140

I saw that on GEM$NBComcast malaise Jan 2012 #141

Well, since they lost on a Saturday... GoCubsGo Jan 2012 #147

As my niece said... LanternWaste Jan 2012 #145

Indeed. I thoroughly enjoyed watching the Pats hifiguy Jan 2012 #175

Not really malaise Jan 2012 #183

Of course. LanternWaste Jan 2012 #192

I don't think he's Elmer Gantry, but he's close. gulliver Jan 2012 #153

If all of the football fans and teams and sponsors and broadcasters and sports bars Fire Walk With Me Jan 2012 #165

Leave Timmy Alone! taterguy Jan 2012 #190

It's OK to hate Tim Tebow... pipi_k Jan 2012 #194

Your view of Malware processes is becoming more wide spread. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Jan 2012 #200