Tim Tebow Again Thanks Jesus After Rallying Broncos to Win (not giving in to critics)

Christian Post ^ | 10/24/2011 | By Anugrah Kumar

[SeekAndFind]

I’m not sure why this open display of faith is a problem now.

David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs used to be quite open about his faith and as far as I can remember, did not get any flak for it.

[PGR88]

I don’t care about the Broncos, nor do I follow them - but when I heard he was playing, I wanted Tebow to win it, for this reason alone.

[ZX12R]

After the way that game went for 3 1/2 quarters, he SHOULD be thanking Jesus for that miraculous win.

[Loud Mime]

And what will Tim say when he fails in a game? Will he blame God?

Tim, I like you. But I do not believe that God opposed the Dolphins, which is the back side of your claim.

[Eagle of Liberty]

Tim, I like you. But I do not believe that God opposed the Dolphins, which is the back side of your claim.

Oh my. Is FR getting a little too sensitive lately or what? I will preface my next remark with THIS IS NOT A RACIST REMARK, but black athletes THANK GOD as the answer to almost every interviewer's first question. Is it now a problem that a white athlete thanks God? Not understanding why this is even article worthy.

[justice14]

He thanked God of the ability. Not for defeating the evil dolphins. Tebow would be the first one to tell you that God does not care who wins and loses games. He just gives thanks to God for the ability to play.

[poobear]

Hey all I can say is I prayed for Tim and his fellow team mates for health, mental clarity and drive. God gave them the ability to win and they did! If they had lost, so be it but they didn’t so Thank You Jesus!

[RingerSIX]

But I do not believe that God opposed the Dolphins, which is the back side of your claim.

Incorrect.

[Sans-Culotte]

I am glad the Broncos won. It's really a shame that a guy is hounded for his faith in what was once a Christian country, while a dog-killing punk like Vick is lionized.

That said, I doubt that God plays favorites in multimillion dollar sporting events.

[brownsfan]

“Tim, I like you. But I do not believe that God opposed the Dolphins, which is the back side of your claim.”

You don’t understand, and rather than project the reason for your shortfall in understanding, I’ll explain.

When we pray in the context of athletics, it’s with the understanding that God doesn’t pick a side. So, we pray for God to keep everyone safe, and to allow us to play to the best of our ability. Nothing more, nothing less.

[eastforker]

And if an opposing team member also prayed for a win what is he to say, something like”Oh so Jesus, you like Tebow more than me? See if I ever ask for your help again”!

[WayneS]

Does this mean Jesus doesn’t like dolphins?

[fungoking]

Both the Cardinals and the Rangers have several outspoken Christians on their teams; God isn't picking or choosing.

I am, go Cardinals!

[MHGinTN]

And you know Tim asked Jesus for the win how? ... Is it possible Tim asked —like the association for Christian Atheletes is known to do— that the game be well played, injury free, and uplifting for both participants and fans? I’m wondering why you jump to such a negative position regarding prayer by Christian atheletes.

[eastforker]

The article says he thanked Jesus and his team mates in the same sentence for believing in him.Thats prety much a personal thank you for the win.

[fungoking]

“Does this mean Jesus doesn’t like dolphins?”

Just like tuna boat captains.

[MHGinTN]

No it’s not. You have a burr under your saddle toward God perhaps, to twist the facts to fit a mean-spirited perspective. When I go to bed at night, I open my prayers with ‘Thank you, Lord, for yet another day.’ That in no way affirms anything about your day or your blessings, your failures or your victories. When I won the club championship in Golf years ago, I thanked God for the victory because it was the abilities He blessed me with that allowed me to win, not anything He could be accused of ding to put me in the winner’s circle. Why are you so negative about thanking God for the talents He graces someone with? I would enjoy fishing for catfish with you, but if you catch more fish and bigger fish, do you really think I would be angry that God did not let me catch the bigger fish? THAT is what you imply with this silly negativism.

[Godzilla]

The article says he thanked Jesus and his team mates in the same sentence for believing in him.Thats prety much a personal thank you for the win.

And thanking God for successes in life is wrong in what way??????

[dead]

Even on the right, some people are seeking victimhood when its not there.

Athletes and musicians have been thanking Jesus or God forever in our society and nobody cares, beyond a few lunatic atheist fringers that are ignored by all.