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Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers appears to take a jab at Seahawk Russell Wilson (Mocks God)
Seattle Times ^ | 09/21/2015 | Bob Condotta

Posted on 09/21/2015 7:10:22 AM PDT by nhwingut

Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers insisted throughout the week that he wouldn’t be thinking about anything that had happened in past games with the Seattle Seahawks as the two teams prepared for a rematch.

But after the Packers beat the Seahawks 27-17 in Green Bay Sunday night, Rodgers made a comment that appeared to show some of the history with the Seahawks was on his mind. Specifically, comments Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson made after the NFC Championship game crediting the Seahawks’ comeback to God.

Asked after the game a question about the Packers have been able to create and deal with a winning culture, Rodgers said, according to the transcript prepared by the team: “I just think it’s a top-down mentality. It’s being very confident in the preparation and then getting it all from God. I think God was a Packer fan tonight, so He was taking care of us.”

(Excerpt) Read more at seattletimes.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Washington; US: Wisconsin
KEYWORDS: aaronrodgers; athletes; cheeseheads; christian; god; greenbay; greenbaypackers; lookwhohatesgod; nfl; packers; russellwilson; seahawks; seattle; seattleseahawks; washington; wisconsin
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Man. How sad. One of my favs... But he did go to Berkeley, and is hooked up with a Hollywood libtard actress, so not totally unexpected.

Question: What would the media's reaction be if Russell Wilson were a Muslim who always praised Allah, and Rodgers mocked Allah, instead of God? Think all hell would break loose?

I know dumb question.

1 posted on 09/21/2015 7:10:23 AM PDT by nhwingut
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To: nhwingut

How classy of Rodgers. :(

I personally don’t think God gets involved in football games ... and I’m really sure it’s never a good idea to mock God.

Karma.


2 posted on 09/21/2015 7:14:04 AM PDT by conservaKate (Trump is what you play in a card game. The Donald is playing the media.)
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To: nhwingut

I don’t see that as mocking God at all. We joke, tongue-in-cheek, all the time that God likes our team. This is nothing new.


3 posted on 09/21/2015 7:14:24 AM PDT by GOP_Party_Animal
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To: nhwingut; All

Um...this is from The Sore Loser Seattle TIMES!

Aaron wasn’t mocking God. He was talking about Top Down Leadership. WHO is at the top of EVERYTHING?

Yeesh. ‘The Sore Loser Seattle Times.’ (I’m Trademarking that, LOL!)


4 posted on 09/21/2015 7:14:36 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set...)
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To: conservaKate
I personally don’t think God gets involved in football games...

I kinda agree. Seems to me He has more important stuff on His plate.

5 posted on 09/21/2015 7:16:44 AM PDT by econjack (I'm not bossy...I just know what you should be doing.)
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To: nhwingut

God doesn’t care about football games. He cares about our souls. I appreciate Russell Wilson’s dedication to the Lord, but I believe Rodgers was just making light of something Wilson said, not mocking God. I don’t believe it was mean-spirited in any way. At the end of the day, it’s just a game.


6 posted on 09/21/2015 7:17:01 AM PDT by whtabtbill
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To: nhwingut

I never did like the dousche.


7 posted on 09/21/2015 7:18:17 AM PDT by jospehm20
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To: econjack

Some Christians treat God as a genie or magic 8 ball. They pray for their team to win. They pray over which car to buy or whether or not to order from the value menu at McDonald’s. I believe God gives us quite a bit of autonomy on the mundane aspects of life.


8 posted on 09/21/2015 7:23:19 AM PDT by Right Brother
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To: whtabtbill

“And then getting help from God. I think God was a Packers fan tonight, so he was taking care of us”

God does favor the Green Bay Packers, it is obvious.

Following his graduation from Pleasant Valley High School in Chico, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers attended Butte College and was the starting quarterback for the Butte College Roadrunners in 2002. He led the Roadrunners to a 10-1 record, a NorCal Conference championship, and a No. 2 national ranking. Rodgers threw for 30 touchdowns and was named Nor-Cal Conference Player of the Year.

In his team intros he mentions Butte College mot Berkely


9 posted on 09/21/2015 7:23:32 AM PDT by UB355 (Slower traffic keep right)
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Only a Seahawks fan, that remembers intimate nuances from last year, would make this connection. I like Rogers but don’t think he is quite that clever. I will give the BoD to Rogers and assume he is speaking as a man who also has faith in God.

It is the Seattle Times. I expect they have some antimosity hangover this morning.

It’s my opinion.


10 posted on 09/21/2015 7:28:34 AM PDT by Tenacious 1 (You couldn't pay me enough to be famous for being stupid!)
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Oh. Really. He wasn't mocking God? He was smirking while saying it.

Take a look at his Twitter feed.

Aaron Rodgers retweeted God ‏@TheTweetOfGod Jun 26 What would Jesus do? Officiate a gay marriage. And then cater it using only a loaf and a fish.

Aaron Rodgers ‏@AaronRodgers12 Jun 25 Was on a spiritual journey today and found this list. @TheTweetOfGod

Aaron Rodgers ‏@AaronRodgers12 Jun 13 Forgot to thank you @TheTweetOfGod for the help on Jeopardy, I know how much you love game shows.

Aaron Rodgers retweeted God ‏@TheTweetOfGod May 26 "Lord, can I have a pony?" Sure. Just as soon as I get a prayer from a pony asking for a little girl with no clue how to take care of it.

God ‏@TheTweetOfGod Apr 26 The only part of My job I really enjoy is determining who wins sporting events.

Aaron Rodgers retweeted God ‏@TheTweetOfGod Apr 19 It's great to see how many country music stars are thanking Me at the #ACMawards50 even though I think country music sucks.
11 posted on 09/21/2015 7:30:57 AM PDT by nhwingut (Trump-Cruz 2016 - Blow Up The GOP)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

“Mocking God” is NOT in the title!!


12 posted on 09/21/2015 7:34:43 AM PDT by onyx
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To: nhwingut

You have to understand the context. Russell Wilson said God was a Seahawks fan when they miraculously won last year in the playoffs..so yes it Was a jab

Aaron Rodgers does some amazing things for kids ,etc so this is just searching for things.


13 posted on 09/21/2015 7:34:53 AM PDT by ground_fog
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To: nhwingut

bttt


14 posted on 09/21/2015 7:35:22 AM PDT by timestax (American Media = Domestic Enemy)
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He did NOT MOCK GOD. Why did you out that stupidity on your headline? Rodgers said this:

“I don’t think God cares a whole lot about the outcome. He cares about the people involved, but I don’t think he’s a big football fan.”

How does that mock Him? He is right. God doesn't care about the point spread.

15 posted on 09/21/2015 7:36:39 AM PDT by montag813 (Bring Back Tar and Feathers)
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To: nhwingut

How does Rogers boyfriend feel,excuse me, girlfriend?


16 posted on 09/21/2015 7:37:12 AM PDT by Dr. Ursus
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To: nhwingut

It is just a bad joke - get over it people.


17 posted on 09/21/2015 7:38:43 AM PDT by Last Dakotan
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“I just think it’s a top-down mentality. It’s being very confident in the preparation and then getting it all from God. I think God was a Packer fan tonight, so He was taking care of us.”

That's it?

It's a very mild joke... I'm sure God is big enough to take it.

18 posted on 09/21/2015 7:43:49 AM PDT by ScottinVA (If you're not enraged, you're part of the problem.)
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To: nhwingut

He was mocking Wilson. Get a grip.


19 posted on 09/21/2015 7:44:15 AM PDT by zek157
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To: nhwingut

Good QB but it does sound like he’s got a few issues. I think he’s trying to be funny... but unfortunately he’s not a funny guy. Play football and leave the stand-up comedy to the professionals, Aaron


20 posted on 09/21/2015 7:44:50 AM PDT by Hatteras
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