Should Christian atheles profess their faith in sports interviews?

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Should Christian atheles profess their faith in sports interviews? (Edited 07/15/08 11:53AM by sports_schmorts)

| Closed on 08/15/08 at 05:00PM
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64%	a. Yes, its a free country
11%	b. No, they should keep it to their self
25%	c. No opinion

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#2 \| 131 days ago Beaneaters (+)	+13 I think everyone has a right to say what they want, freedom of speech. I can't help but agree to a large extent with Madison. It is spoken quite a bit and often, but displayed a whole lot less. Seeing a sermon rather than hearing one, to me, is more believable. Yes, its a free country
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#1 \| 131 days ago irbe38 (+)	+10 It's become almost a cliche when athletes say it, although many genuinly mean it, it has become all too "Robotic" in it's delivery after sporting events. Just my take. No, they should keep it to their self
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#2 \| 131 days ago Beaneaters (+)	+13 I think everyone has a right to say what they want, freedom of speech. I can't help but agree to a large extent with Madison. It is spoken quite a bit and often, but displayed a whole lot less. Seeing a sermon rather than hearing one, to me, is more believable. Yes, its a free country
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#3 \| 131 days ago Disciple (+)	+8 I agree with Madison somewhat, but when Josh Hamilton said it at the Home Run Derby, I was moved by it. A lot of these guys are role models, whether we want to admit it or not, & if they feel they can set a good example in this way, then they should do it. If you are going to say it though, you better be ready to live it cuz people are watching! Yes, its a free country
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#4 \| 131 days ago 242fast (+)	+9 They can all say the right things and to some degree it doesn't matter. It is how you live and not how you talk that is the most important. Yes, its a free country
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#5 \| 131 days ago majikmanseven (+)	+8 First and Foremost i agree it is a free country and as long as we have freedom of religion the athletes should be free to say what they wish... we can always turn the channel. But... I also agree with madison in that sometimes it rings hollow. There are times I am moved when an athlete talks about their faith... other times it sounds very disingenious...depending on the athlete and the circumstance. Just like I supported Mahmoud Abdul Rauph (sp?) when he chose not to stand for national anthem in NBA because he felt it violated his religious beliefs... didn't agree with his reasons, but support his freedom to do it. Yes, its a free country
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#6 \| 131 days ago wb_burns (+)	+6 As a Christian I think thanking God or referring to our religion in front of a lot of people isnt something we think about and say but just comes out. Personally I think its great these athletes can put it out there!! Yes, its a free country
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#7 \| 131 days ago Raven73 (+)	+8 "It is by our fruit that they shall know us..." Yes, its a free country
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#8 \| 131 days ago mandisdad (+)	+8 If they want to, let them do it. My problem is that so many of them live lives that are anything but the way God would want them to live (adultery, drugs, etc.). I believe that your love of God is a very personal thing. I have often found that those who tell the world what great Christians they are, are normally the ones trying to convince themselves. When I lived in Georgia, I had a lot of vendors that would walk in and say, "We're a Christian company and would like to offer our services to you." What does the fact that you're a Christian have to do with a truck dealership using your services? Offer me your hard work at a fair price and I will give you a shot. I will not use someone simply based on their supposed religious beliefs. Yes, its a free country
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#9 \| 131 days ago Pat (+)	+4 And reporters should have the right to walk away if the guy starts rambling too long, too. Yes, its a free country
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#10 \| 131 days ago ML31 (+)	+6 I just don't like hearing that stuff. To me spirituality is a deeply personal thing. Not something you hang out in front of the world for all to see. I don't think they should do it for the same reason they wouldn't do an interview buck naked. That sort of thing belongs in your place of worship or the privacy of your own home. No, they should keep it to their self
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#11 \| 131 days ago Pat (+)	ML31 wrote: I just don't like hearing that stuff. To me spirituality is a deeply personal thing. Not something you hang out in front of the world for all to see. I don't think they should do it for the same reason they wouldn't do an interview buck naked. That sort of thing belongs in your place of worship or the privacy of your own home. +5 But what if sharing your religion with the world is an integral part of your religion? Yes, its a free country
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#12 \| 131 days ago vindog (+)	(Edited by vindog) +5 Sure, why not??? I love it when a Professional Boxer thanks his God for allowing him to beat his opponent to a bloody pulp and put him in a coma! Yes, its a free country
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#13 \| 130 days ago ML31 (+)	Pat wrote: But what if sharing your religion with the world is an integral part of your religion? +3 What if walking around nude was in integral part of your life beliefs? No, they should keep it to their self
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#14 \| 130 days ago Pat (+)	ML31 wrote: What if walking around nude was in integral part of your life beliefs? +4 Well... that's illegal. In public, at least. Last I checked, giving Jesus a shout-out in an interview still doesn't break any laws. Yes, its a free country
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#15 \| 130 days ago ML31 (+)	(Edited by ML31) Pat wrote: Well... that's illegal. In public, at least. Last I checked, giving Jesus a shout-out in an interview still doesn't break any laws. +1 All true. But that doesn't change my personal feeling that such things ought to be kept private out of respect for yourself and those around you. I'm not saying it should be illegal. But people ought to have more dignity. No, they should keep it to their self
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#16 \| 130 days ago AMAZINGGRACE (+)	vindog wrote: Sure, why not??? I love it when a Professional Boxer thanks his God for allowing him to beat his opponent to a bloody pulp and put him in a coma! +1 Who put down funny is not right ! Yes, its a free country
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