[Logic n' Reason]

Some sports analysts and media say Tebow does not have the skills needed to “make it” in the NFL. While some of the naysayers and criticism may be justified, some desire to see Tebow fail because he is so outspoken regarding his Christian faith.

Is there any way to prove your allegation, Lloyd, that "some {media} desire to see Tebow fail because he is so outspoken regarding his christian faith." or is this supposition on your part?

Are you happy that Mr. Tebow expressed his opinion on his religion and gave his god credit for his performance and the victory....or is it that you are happy because his thanks went to the christian god?

Would you be as happy, Lloyd, if a quarterback gave thanks to his god (Allah, Buddah, Jehova, whoever) who just happens to be not your god, as is their right to do here in America?

And isn't it strange that the same god to whom Tebow gave credit for his performance and victory, is exactly the same god the opposing team prayed to for victory...but came away disappointed?

Religion sure is a strange thing, ain't it?

[Mrs. Don-o]

First, LnR, I think folks appreciate Tebow because he is such a thoroughly decent guy: doesn't cut a broad swath through the females, leaving oopsie-babies hither and thirther, doesn't cuss and give people the finger, praises his teammates and doesn't trash the opposition, etc. This is refreshing to see: it's behavior and culture, not "denomination".

Second, Buddhism as a system is agnostic about the existence or preferred forms of workship of a Supreme Being. Buddha did not consider himself God, and is not considered God by most Buddhists. As for this "Jehova" you mention--- if you mean the God of Judaism, this is the same entity as the God of Christianity. So praising Him would not bug Christians.

As for Allah: the general atitutde of FReepers toward Islam is pretty well known to you, so I will leave that unremarked.

My point: none of this will necessarily alter your underlying animus against religion, but in the future, your argument could only benefit from a bit more accuracy.