Tim Tebow's John 3:16 Eye Black Causes an Unholy Controversy

Tim Tebow's John 3:16 Eye Black Causes an Unholy Controversy

Many view Florida quarterback Tim Tebow as God, but apparently he doesn’t share that view. The son of missionaries and a devout Christian, Tebow often looks for ways to spread his faith. The most recent way was at the BCS championship game, where he wrote “John 3:16” on his eye black.

 


This is Tim Tebow's orphanage. Yes, Tim Tebow has his own orphanage.


John 3:16 is of course probably the one bible verse you know if you even went to half an hour of Sunday school growing up:

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Many fans are crying foul, saying that religion and sports shouldn’t mix. Others say they really couldn’t care less, it’s eye black. If he changed the name on his jersey to “Salvation” or something, that might be a bigger deal, but this isn’t the XFL, so I don’t think that should be a problem.


Does seeing Tebow’s evangelical eye-black bother you after seeing in on TV for thirty seconds?

 

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Anonymous
You have to be kidding. Some people just don't know when to shut the heck up. If you don't like the eye black, watch the game in Standard def, then you can't read it. Whiners. Posted 01/09/2009 09:57 AMReply
Anonymous
Seriously... If all of the people who waste their time bitching about this would go out and do something constructive to help the poor, the orphans, the widows, the broken... then maybe it would actually catch my attention. The problem with most atheists is that they just want to sit in a room and argue rather than actually doing something good. Posted 01/09/2009 10:18 AMReply
Anonymous
Tebow is an ass Posted 01/09/2009 10:24 AMReply
Anonymous
This just raises my impression of Tebow. Not only does it take a lot to do some good in this world, but associating yourself with Jesus is an uphill public relations battle too... as is evident from this blogger Race Bannon. I'm rooting for Tebow twice as much now! Posted 01/09/2009 10:50 AMReply
Anonymous
It was tacky. I wonder what the reaction would be if someone had a Muslim symbol on the patch. That Tebow sees the need to broadcast his religion on national TV like that shows arrogance and, perhaps, an insecurity about his faith that he has to shove it onto my TV set. What a pity. Posted 01/09/2009 10:56 AMReply
Anonymous
Its one thing to live what you believe and totally different to change other to live what "you believe". If he had "Praise Allah" in eye black this comments field would be 100 times as long and be on every major news channel. Posted 01/09/2009 11:08 AMReply
Anonymous
I consider it part of the uniform and it does not belong. Only people of faith see this as a great and brave thing. Keep your faith private. Posted 01/09/2009 11:09 AMReply
Anonymous
"Broadcast his religion" you say? How about honor and glorify his God and savior? We all have the freedom of religion still, don't we? Besides, this isn't religion .. it's TRUTH. I'm grateful he's courageous enough to show TRUTH and LIVE truth to the fools out there spouting off .. if you're offended, maybe you should ask yourselves why .. oh, but wait .. answer HONESTLY. Posted 01/09/2009 11:11 AMReply
Anonymous
Unbelievable!! Are you really serious? "...he has to shove it on my TV set." The pity is for you. Have you not heard of a remote control. Turn the channel if you are offended. Mr. Tebow lives his faith everyday. It governs who he is. Why is that offensive to you especially when it promotes charity, caring for others, and providing inspiration for those who know him. I find it sad that "controversy" occurs only when it is a Christian who espouses his faith. Posted 01/09/2009 11:13 AMReply
Anonymous
Tebow is just another close minded home schooled idiot who used the system. Posted 01/09/2009 11:24 AMReply
Anonymous
Yeah, that caught my attention too, "Shove it into my tv set"? I think that as Christians we have let you Anti-Christs run roughshod over us for too long. You have begun to take our kindness for weakness and that is becoming increasingly unacceptable to many of us. You are foul, direspectful, and beligerent at the slightest mention of our Lord and Saviour. This might be a good time to let you know that that Posted 01/09/2009 11:30 AMReply
Anonymous
"Tebow is just another close minded home schooled idiot who used the system."
You should come up out of your mommy's basement and display your open brilliant mind for the world!
Posted 01/09/2009 11:30 AMReply
Anonymous
not all Christians are meek and not all of us are commanded to be so. We have warriors as well. We have those who are commanded to stand firm for the faith. They are also given the power to curse you right out of existence. You may not always run into one of the meek the next time you meet one of us or disrespectfully blast our faith...in either case, May God have Mercy on Your Soul. Posted 01/09/2009 11:33 AMReply
Anonymous
To the person who said "keep your faith private". Isn't that what we told you homosexuals for so many years? Now it is not right to make a sexual deviant keep his vulgar actions private...but the Christian faith should be? Jesus said you evil people would call good, evil and evil, good in these last days. lol Thank God its almost over. Got Salvation? Posted 01/09/2009 11:37 AMReply
Anonymous
"Anti-Christs run roughshod over us for too long" You guys did it to yourselves over the last eight years. Enough Said!!! Posted 01/09/2009 11:38 AMReply
Anonymous
I totally respect Tebow for sharing his faith on the field. I have two boys who go to Christian school and they totally repect Tebow for what he is doing. To those who are neglecting the Christian faith please remember that there is only one TRUE gospel - �For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith � and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God � not by works, so that no one can boast.�
- Ephesians 2:8-9. Perhaps you should open up a Bible and read before you mock the Christian faith - it may convict you.
Posted 01/09/2009 11:44 AMReply
Anonymous
"...the last 8 years..." lol Posted 01/09/2009 11:50 AMReply
Anonymous
The truly sad part about is that it may already be too late for some of you. God said that he would give you over to your wicked ways. Kinda' makes you wonder if there is going to be one last time when God will send someone your way with the word. And on that last time that you fail to open your heart, even God will give up on you. Now that is sad. Posted 01/09/2009 11:55 AMReply
Anonymous
I was actually more offended by the OU defesive back with I "heart" U on his eye black. And I have never even met the guy before! Posted 01/09/2009 12:09 PMReply
Anonymous
Yeah, this just in: All season he's worn "Phil 4:13" on his eye black. Thanks for paying attention. Posted 01/09/2009 12:11 PMReply
Anonymous
For all the Hatters Faith is not meant to be private. the Bible teaches to spread the trut and the faith. What Tebow did is stand on what he belives so for all the people who think he is an ASs or this should be kept out of sports of that the black stuff is part of the uniform you aar the morons. What do you care, i don't hear anyone complaining when a touchdown is scored and the reciever goes down to one knee or the player does the cross sogn or points up praising the almighty. This is what he belives and he has taken a stand and said he dosen't care what anyone thinks and he is going to say and stand on what he belives. you know whats messed up is if his faith wasn't christianity or if he was gay you would be to scared to say anything or be celebrateing their openess Posted 01/09/2009 12:29 PMReply
Anonymous
@ Anonymous: i belive that your the ass! your just jelous like most of the hetters out there! Posted 01/09/2009 12:30 PMReply
Anonymous
@ Anonymous: no your the close minded idiot who thinks that anyone who stands up for their belifes is an idiot. at least he has the balls moron! Posted 01/09/2009 12:31 PMReply
Anonymous
Athletes like Tebow should be heralded for being upstanding students and citizens of the community they live in. Why do we feel it necessary to trash a young man who has a strong faith? I don't recall Tebow standing at a pulpit demanding that all of you join his mission or believe in his faith. I commend him that he does openly display his faith. Maybe more people (young and old) should take note on how he conducts his life! It sure is better than reading (and glorifying)about athletes who are running around with guns, drugs and hookers. Posted 01/09/2009 12:52 PMReply
Anonymous
I recall a time when being a religious person was not controversial. Times were simpler then because people did not try to politicize every aspect of life. When I hear and read strident reactions it saddens me to think how America has changed into a land of screaming finger-pointers. Why can't we just leave each other alone? Posted 01/09/2009 12:59 PMReply
Anonymous
I love you all. Don't bicker over nothing. The real story is that Tim's best friend, John, has a birthday on March, 16 and Tim was just wishing him a happy birthday. Now, don't you all feel silly about this ridiculous confrontation. Shame on you all. Posted 01/09/2009 1:05 PMReply
Anonymous
Leaving each other alone sounds good. Does that mean my child won't have to pray in school or use "god" in the Pledge of Allegiance (whose god anyway?); that I might benefit from stem cell research; that if my daughter is raped she could count on the availability of an abortion? Religious types want us all to live by their standards and morals. Posted 01/09/2009 1:09 PMReply
Anonymous
Somebody's public tax dollars paid for Tebow's religious advert. Why can't we leave each other alone? Because people like Tebow shove their bogus beliefs down people's throats, on national TV. It's not okay. Balls? No, he has a free pulpit. Takes no balls at all. Try the golden rule: do unto others...soon as religious fanatics are willing to shut up and listen to alternative beliefs, they can speak up all they want. I wonder what they would be doing today if the message on the black was "God is dead"? Posted 01/09/2009 1:14 PMReply
Anonymous
@ Anonymous: Actually, it takes *great* security in your faith to display it publicly like that. I applaud him for it. Posted 01/09/2009 1:22 PMReply
Anonymous
Honestly people, what does it matter that he believes in God and Jesus Christ and chooses to show it on his eye-black? How does it hurt anyone else? Correct me if I'm wrong, but the first amendment allows for any faith to be freely practiced. Just because he has a scripture on his eye-black does not mean he is forcing his religion on you. If you are offended by it, stop watching it! Posted 01/09/2009 1:22 PMReply
Anonymous
I have nothing but total respect for Tim Tebow for putting his faith out there and I could not agree more with him. He had a world stage to let people know about Christ, now it is up to you if you what you do with it. You can either find out more about Christ and start making your path to Heaven or you can ignore all of it and solidify your place in hell. Thanks Time Tebow. You did a great thing. I believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God. Posted 01/09/2009 1:24 PMReply
Anonymous
Matthew 6:1-6

Yes, it is offensive.
Posted 01/09/2009 1:24 PMReply
Anonymous
The fact that anyone is so pathetic that this offends them,
says a lot more about them than it does about the
football player
Posted 01/09/2009 1:28 PMReply
Anonymous
I find it pathetic that we can't believe in the ability of humankind to chart its own course, without some higher intelligence to guide us. When we realize that we ourselves control our destiny, not some bearded guy in the clouds, we might have some sort of future as a species. Why can't Tebow just do this because he's a good person instead of becasue som god says he should be a good person. Posted 01/09/2009 1:32 PMReply
Anonymous
How come the left is always screaming about 'tolerance'
but will not tolerate anything they dont believe in.
But the right is not, and they quietly tolerate everything
Posted 01/09/2009 1:33 PMReply
Anonymous
What's wrong with believing in a higher intelligence if it inspires people to be better? It shouldn't matter that his motivation to do good is God, it just matters that he does good. Also, God does not control what happens to us, we do or those around us do. Posted 01/09/2009 1:55 PMReply
Anonymous
Well I guess we won't have to worry about Tebow making the news in a negative way (for all of our kids to see) by going to jail for rape, dog-fighting, drugs, shooting himself accidentally, hiring a hitman, cheating on his wife, etc. Will he be spending all his money on fur coats, earrings, limousines, designer suits, fancy (and ridiculous?) stuff? Some of these athletes-it's like the story of the Emperor's New Clothes-would somebody tell them how ridiculous that stuff REALLY looks? I am guessing he will spend his earnings on his orphanage, helping the poor and misfortunate, and attempting to spread the message to love God and love your neighbor (whether it leads you to salvation or not). Did he do it to irk you? Or to try to make you think about your life and where you are headed? Where are you headed? What have you done lately to right a wrong or make the world a better place? Do you have an orphanage? Maybe you should get one? I don't think we disagree that what he did took a lot of courage, knowing he would face criticism and condemnation. Sounds familiar (if you've read the Bible). Clearly we are in desperate need of better values in this country right now. Too bad there are not more Tim Tebows for a new generation to emulate. Posted 01/09/2009 2:10 PMReply
Anonymous
"...soon as religious fanatics are willing to shut up and listen to alternative beliefs, they can speak up all they want."
I have actually listened to alternative beliefs...and that's what they are BELIEFS...and I came to a logical conclusion that Christianity makes the most sense to me. Why does that disturb you so much? I have a moral compass that guides me in my life, family, and business relationships. It gives me humility and a desire to serve others as Christ did. Why should I shut up about that?
Posted 01/09/2009 2:14 PMReply
Anonymous
Many fans don't have to look at his eye black if a Bible verse "offends" them. Seems to me the people offended by religion are insecure in their own "belief" systems so they want to shout down and shut out others.

Keep on keeping on Tim.
Posted 01/09/2009 2:23 PMReply
Anonymous
Believe whatever you choose to believe; that's your right and I respect it... but be really sure WHY you believe it. It just might matter for a long, long time. Posted 01/09/2009 2:27 PMReply
Anonymous
If I ever play professional football, I'm going to have "Noodley Appendage" on MY eyeblack. Posted 01/09/2009 3:06 PMReply
Anonymous
Tebow is not forcing his religious beliefs onto anyone. He can talk about what he wants. Microphones are constantly being shoved down his throat and the public wants to hear what he has to say, so he talks about what's important to him. If the public didn't want to hear what he had to say they would stop interviewing him. It's not offensive it is what he believes. Posted 01/09/2009 3:28 PMReply
Anonymous
Yes, yes, Jesus scored those touchdowns for you, Tim. He will always look out for you. Remember this when you're drafted by the Detroit Lions. Posted 01/09/2009 3:35 PMReply
Anonymous
Just another pushy evangelical, same as the ones who knock on your door on weekend mornings. Posted 01/09/2009 3:36 PMReply
Anonymous
This is defintely the most amazing thing ive seen in footballs history! God has blessed Florida and his team and they have given him the glory for it. One day whether you believe in God or not We will all see that he is the only true God and I believe that Tim Tebow has done an amazing job showing how God blesses those who follow his will. Posted 01/09/2009 3:57 PMReply
Anonymous
Too bad about Notre Dame. God must not like Catholics. Posted 01/09/2009 4:16 PMReply
Anonymous
Hey - - his body, his eye black, his beliefs. Good for him to stand up for WHATEVER it is he believes in. It will not in any way detract from what this young man has accomplished and will no doubt accomplish in the years to come. Chomp Chomp! Posted 01/09/2009 4:20 PMReply
Anonymous
I don't personally care if Tim Tebow writes Bible passages on his eye black any more than if he wrote "Praise Allah" or "Gay Pride." A athlete's personal viewpoints don't matter to me. Honestly, he seems like a pretty good guy compared to people like Adam "Pacman" Jones or Michael Vick.

What concerns me, however, is that so many other people do care...on both sides.

Christians, ask yourself this...if Tebow had written "Atheism Rocks" on his eyeblack, would you be up in arms right now? Would you be spewing the same negative things that non-Christians are spewing right now? I'm willing to bet you would.

The problem in the country is that too many people care about what other people do...people they don't even know and in all probability will never even meet. I don't have a problem with what anybody believes, as long as they don't try to impose their beliefs upon me. You have to understand that beliefs are NOT truths and not everyone has to agree with you. Live your life the way you want to live it...and don't bother other people.

There are MANY, MANY other more important issues in this country, chiefly how the heck we're going to get the economy back in order rather than debating how inspiring or disgusting Tebow's eye black is to you.
Posted 01/09/2009 4:32 PMReply
Anonymous
Two words.... FREE SPEECH! Posted 01/09/2009 4:38 PMReply
Anonymous
hey tim tebow and all the christians out there.... "you want to be a missionary, you got that missionary zeal? let a stranger change YOUR life, tell me how's that make you feel?"

open your tiny little american minds.
Posted 01/09/2009 5:10 PMReply
Anonymous
"you want to be a missionary, you got that missionary zeal? let a stranger change YOUR life, tell me how's that make you feel?"
It makes me feel great if it is to help people out of dire circumstances or improve their lives as many missionaries do. Thankfully I learned those ideals early in life from the wonderful life lessons presented in the Bible.
Just a thought from my tiny little American mind.
Posted 01/09/2009 5:50 PMReply
Anonymous
letting people know about God is good. in Matthew 5:14 it talks about be the light of the world, letting people know that there is a God full of all glory so glorious our human minds cant even think of how great he is. Tim Tebow did the right thing. letting people know that God cares about you and wants you to give your life to him to be saved because without God nothing possible. with God on the other hand all thing are possible. Tim Tebow did the right thing. i would do the same. Just as Gods wants all christains to do. Posted 01/09/2009 6:51 PMReply
Anonymous
Are you kidding me??? Well then maybe you should start making a list of all the wholesome outward expressions you see on TV that you think the world should get rid of. Have you ever watched a professional baseball game - try to keep count of how many pitchers or players who hit a home run leave the field making the sign of the cross or kissing the cross around their neck then pointing up to the sky. Also, don't forget all the award shows and sports interviews after a big win where the player or in the case of award shows, musicians/actors/actresses thank God at the end of their speeches. I grew up Catholic but admittedly rarely go to church, nor am I a good little Catholic student however, I can tell you I would rather have my children be exposed to someone like Tim Tebow's outward wholesome expressions than all the hateful crap they can find on the nightly news. If you want to whine about something, whine about the athletes who we see regularly who shoot themselves in the leg or are on the front page for drugs and illegal gun possession. Now that would be something worth whining about. Posted 01/09/2009 7:35 PMReply
Anonymous
anyone interested in why America is in the shape we are in,
read this:

http://www.apfn.net/rockefeller.htm
Posted 01/09/2009 9:28 PMReply
Anonymous
It seems like the only respect we are supposed to have anymore is for anyone who DEVIATES from the Judao-Christian principles that made America the great country it started out to be...and has been, until recently. I fully respect Tebow for subjecting himself to all of this controversy in the name of the God he loves. A God of love, not hate or demands for performance, or ambiguity. More power to him!!! Posted 01/09/2009 9:31 PMReply
Anonymous
I do not share the same religious beliefs as Tim Tebow; however, I respect the heck out of him for being true to his beliefs. In my opinion people spend far too much time looking for reasons to be offended when they can be looking for ways to make this world a better place. There was only one perfect place and man managed to get kicked out of it. So instead of the bickering, I would like to see the same kind of teamwork Tim inspired in the Gators. We don't have to agree on everything, but let everyone celebrate in the Gators. Posted 01/09/2009 9:55 PMReply
Anonymous
Tolerance is a 2 way street and I have not seen much being demonstrated on this discussion. The constitution protects the rights of speech and religion. Nothing was forced on anyone by the eye black. For me there is only one testament but that does not mean that I expect everyone to agree with my religious beliefs. I always thought that religion was supposed to bring people together. I cannot see any G-d that would be happy with what has been done in his/her name. Posted 01/09/2009 10:07 PMReply
Anonymous
it was a football game
seriously people
he didn't make you open a bible
if something on tv sucks, change the channel
Posted 01/09/2009 10:15 PMReply
Anonymous
dude shut up the only ass is u 4 not praising God like tebow does he is a great influence on everybody and reminding yourself of a scripture is not a bad thing neither is being a committed christian@ Anonymous: Posted 01/09/2009 10:27 PMReply
Anonymous
If you get offended by people expressing their worldviews, then life in a free society will be uncomfortable for you. He has not coerced anyone to do anything. People who believe that religion should not be expressed in public are trying to shame religious people into silence. To stigmatize a worldview just because it is religious does not make sense. All of us have elements of our worldview that we do not question. Is it more logical to base your beliefs on the last movie you saw, or what your favorite celebrity believes in? Posted 01/09/2009 10:41 PMReply
Anonymous
talk about effective - according to ESPN "john 3:16" was the number one search on google today. with his simple football uniform he reached *millions of people.* were people offended when ali was marketed with a muslim name, or kareem put a muslim name on his jersey? how could this possibly be controversial? did someone really say above that "sports and religion are not supposed to mix?? what next: blue and cotton? Posted 01/10/2009 01:18 AMReply
Anonymous
how is this any different than having religious tattoos - of which there are plenty? this isn't in-your-face evangelism as much as it's on-your-face evangelism. Posted 01/10/2009 07:17 AMReply
Anonymous
I find it quite ironic that the early christians who stood up for their faith were thrown to the lions in the coliseum. Good luck Tim in Detroit. Posted 01/10/2009 09:19 AMReply
Anonymous
The typical sports star's antics like this are about themselves. It's refreshing that he uses his popularity to spread a moral message. Posted 01/10/2009 09:29 AMReply
Anonymous
@ Anonymous: It is interesting that you responded to this rather than keep your lack of faith quiet. If you play for the national champion ship you can then choose to be quiet or state your lack of faith. Posted 01/10/2009 11:16 AMReply
Anonymous
We live in America people, We have FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION and FREEDOM OF SPEECH! If you have a problem with Tebow expressing himself, which is a freedom we Americans take for granted, Then move to North Korea. This shouldn't even be a discussion! It is so sad the state of America today. Why are we upset at a guy why wants to help starving kids? Posted 01/10/2009 12:55 PMReply
Anonymous
For the person who cited Matthew 6:1-6 as the reason for Tebow's eye black being considered offensive, I disagree. Yes, God desires our private devotion, and NO ONE likes a hypocrite or someone who constantly throws his or her righteousness in the faces of others, but I don't see that here. In proclaiming John 3:16, Tebow is answering the call of Christ, being a good disciple and offering the Gospel for the consideration of others. He could have chosen one of the fire and brimstone scriptures from the epistles of Paul, but he didn't. He chose to spread the true meaning of Christianity -- God's love, and the opportunity to spend eternity with Him. As to Philippians 4:13, I see that as praise to his God for the gift of athletic ability. This, if anything, does NOT make him a hypocrite or one of those people who is "holier than thou," but rather displays his humility through giving God the glory for his accomplishments.
People oughtn't be so quick to take offense. It's so tiresome. Try to find the GOOD in something, people, rather than screeching about how offended you are. That goes for Christians too, by the way.
Posted 01/10/2009 12:56 PMReply
Anonymous
If we decide to take it away, we should be fair and take ALL personal expression away. No hand gestures, no speaking,lock up ALL sports players until game time and then make sure we censure EVERYTHING that might be construed as personal expression. Just trying to make it about religion is both intellectually dishonest and bigotry.
This ain't even PC stuff this is the same divisiveness and lack of personal integrity that currently has the country divided. People go to far for control and this is what we get, no personal freedoms for the sake of the weak.
Posted 01/10/2009 12:57 PMReply
Anonymous
I noticed it last night as he did his interview. It didn't even seem like any 'controversy' - it's just the same as a player like Kobe that has a tattoo of a cross on his arm. No one worries about that. Take a chill pill. There was no controversy anywhere near me that I'm aware of. Posted 01/10/2009 2:43 PMReply
Anonymous
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THIS IS TO ALL THE PEOPLE THAT ARE COMMENTING ABOUT BEING OFFENDED BY TIM TEBOW AND HIS EYE BLACK, YOUR ALL A BUNCH OF PUSSY'S THERE I SAID IT I KNOW I SHOULDN'T BUT SERIOUSLY SOMEBODY NEEDS TO TAKE YOU OUT AND SMACK YOU AROUND FOR BEING THE GIRLY LITTLE 30 OR 40 SOMETHING YEAR OLD MAN THAT YOU ARE!!!!!!!GOD BLESS!!!!!
Posted 01/11/2009 12:18 AMReply
Anonymous
It's not about Mr. Tebow's eye patch, his obvious talent, his apparent good character, nor his religious beliefs. And, it is also NOT about the apparent misunderstanding many here have about their First Amendment 'rights'. What it's about is the constitutional separation of church and state. MY TAX DOLLARS pay for the public university he attends, the athletic program in which he participates, the uniforms he wears, the bus he rides to the game and even the footballs he throws so successfully. And, since the Constitution forbids the use of public tax dollars in support of religious activity, Mr. Tebow should not be allowed to broadcast his beliefs at this event in this fashion. Simple as that.

What he does on his own time, in his own attire, with his own cash and in his own personal religious pursuits is his own business. But, very few of the commentators here would "sit still" if the eye black message read "Praise Allah" or "Screw Bush", because you would claim THAT has no place in sports (nor in front of your impressionable children's eyes). But, since Mr. Tebow's message is not necessarily 'offensive', we're expected to accept his display as appropriate because he has "courage" to display them. Nonsense. What he has, for a few moments, is the undivided attention of millions of viewers who tuned in to watch a ballgame, and got treated to a public evangelizing supported by tax dollars. While this display is not 'offensive' to me personally - though perhaps others of varying faiths would disagree - it is completely inappropriate in this setting. Either we have a society in which our laws (ALL of our laws) are enforced equally, no matter how inconsequential they seem, or to whom they are applied, ....or we don't. Therefore, the argument over who is more righteous is misdirected.
Posted 01/11/2009 02:20 AMReply
Anonymous
Honestly, why do people try and bring down a great kid like this? There are so many bad examples of athletes out there who break the law and harm and potentially harm others and I hear the same amount of negativity for Tebow than these guys. Absolutely ridiculous. If you don't like it - get over it. Just because you don't believe in anything substantial, don't bring down a kid who does. Criticize the ones who deserve it. Posted 01/11/2009 03:31 AMReply
Anonymous
My only question is whether the eye-black is part of the official uniform, and whether or not his school has rules in place governing such - in his uniform he is a representative of his school, and so if they restrict uniform violations, they should call him to task for it, regardless of the actual content of the message.

Ok, I have another question- all the people who are applauding what he did because of the religious content of his message- how would you feel if a quarterback at a college next year wanted to start each game by throwing a spear onto the field and dedicating the contest to Odin? Or the equivalent action for any other faith that is not your own. Would you be as proud of that man as this one? If yes, then I will gladly stand beside you to celebrate this man. But if not, then you're just a hypocrite, which pretty much renders your opinion worthless.
[ps. if you would respond that you are not a hypocrite because this message is TRUTH and the others are not, I would then reply that yes, to you this is TRUTH, and to the guy who sits next to me at work the TRUTH is that there is no God but Allah and that Muhammad is His servant. And to me, the TRUTH is something else entirely.
Posted 01/11/2009 04:19 AMReply
Anonymous
to the reader who said " . . What it's about is the constitutional separation of church and state. MY TAX DOLLARS pay for the public university he attends, the athletic program in which he participates, the uniforms he wears, the bus he rides to the game and even the footballs he throws so successfully. And, since the Constitution forbids the use of public tax dollars in support of religious activity, Mr. Tebow should not be allowed to broadcast his beliefs at this event in this fashion. Simple as that. "

You need to read the constitution: the first amendment does not say that someone going to a pubic college cannot express his or her religious beliefs rather it says clearly that ther will be no limitations to the " free exercise of religious freedom. The first amendment also says that
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" (First Amendment) - It only says that Congress will not establish a church - This was a direct response to the creation of a National Church in England ( the church of England). In fact, the constitution does not forbid the establishment of a state church and in fact state churches existed in this country until 1833. the constitution is actually talking about the establishment of a national church - not a 21 year old private citizen who is expressing his beliefs and in fact the same amendment expressly protects his right to the free exercise of relgion - the Congress can make no law the limits his free exercise of his relgion. period case closed

The First Amendment to the US Constitution explicitly forbids the U.S. federal government from enacting any law respecting a religious establishment, and thus forbids either designating an official church for the United States, or interfering with State and local official churches â which were common when the First Amendment was enacted. It did not prevent state governments from establishing official churches. Connecticut continued to do so until it replaced its colonial Charter with the Connecticut Constitution of 1818; Massachusetts did not disestablish its official church until 1833, more than forty years after the ratification of the First Amendment; and local official establishments of religion persisted even later.

And in fact the who idea of separation of church and state as a concept is not in the constitution - the phrase comes from a letter written in 1809 by Thomas Jefferson.

So, you go tim Tebow - going to a state univesity does not in anyway limit his right to express his beliefs in or out of uniform!
Posted 01/11/2009 1:50 PMReply
Anonymous
If you guys don't want Tim Tebow to play for Florida, then tell Urban Myer and the Gator fans to exclude him from the Team. Let's see what Myer thinks about that. Posted 01/11/2009 3:35 PMReply
Anonymous
I have watched Tim Tebow have PHIL 4:13 in his eye black all year long. If you do not own a Bible, you do not know what that means. As a Christian, I knew that was a scripture from the Bible, but I had to take the time to look it up on my own. It is a great verse! During the Texas vs. Ohio St. bowl game, one of the quarterbacks had PHIL 3:14 in his eye black. Once again, I had to take the time to look that verse up in my Bible. Also a great verse! My point is, how can something that is only letters and numbers be offensive to another religion, when the person that sees what is in the eye black has to look it up in a Bible to even know what it means. THANKS TIM TEBOW for not only being a hearer of the Word, but a doer of the Word. You and other athletes who stand up for your beliefs, make me proud to call myself a Christian. God Bless You! Posted 01/11/2009 4:08 PMReply
Anonymous
The fact that this is on a sports website is a joke. Seriously, some of the people on this thing are idiots. Tim Tebow is exercising his rights as an American citizen. He is an excellent athlete and even better person, when I have a son or daughter I hope they have a role model like Tebow. With all the "Pac mans" of the world, Tim Tebow is refreshing. I would like to end this with GOD BLESS you Tim Tebow, and THANK YOU for being a hero to so many! Posted 01/12/2009 12:39 AMReply
Anonymous
Waittt a second. A popular athlete serves his community, runs an orphanage, sets a good example, and is vocal about his faith---and we have a problem with that? And yet Terrell Owens, Chad Johnson, and Tom Brady continue on with their womanizing and arrogant ways and no one bats an eyelid. What kind of society are we living in?

I say kudos to Tim Tebow for not letting fame get to his head and for remaining a postive example to kids and young adults everywhere.
Posted 01/12/2009 1:01 PMReply
Anonymous
Thank you Tim for your amazing influence! You have impacted the world! You will have a special crown in heaven:) Posted 01/12/2009 3:59 PMReply
Anonymous
i think we should all follow in his example, hes one of the few good guys in sports who is trying to help the world , Amen Posted 01/12/2009 11:37 PMReply
Anonymous
i think we should all follow in his example, hes one of the few good guys in sports who is trying to help the world , Amen Posted 01/12/2009 11:37 PMReply
Anonymous
Wow, the fact that you'd post that Tebow is an ass out of pure jealousy shows us all your shame.@ Anonymous: Posted 01/13/2009 12:33 AMReply
Anonymous
To the guy that responded to:

to the reader who said " . . What it's about is the constitutional separation of church and state. MY TAX DOLLARS pay for the public university he attends, the athletic program in which he participates, the uniforms he wears, the bus he rides to the game and even the footballs he throws so successfully. And, since the Constitution forbids the use of public tax dollars in support of religious activity, Mr. Tebow should not be allowed to broadcast his beliefs at this event in this fashion. Simple as that. "

You are actually very wrong and though I'm an alumni of U of F AND a huge fan and respect Tim Tebow for his accomplishments on and off the field, the person who wrote this is correct and you are very wrong in your attempt to try to negate his statement with that elongated speech. The separation of church and state does apply here as Florida is a STATE UNIVERSITY and not private and the same laws that apply that prevent religion being taught in public schools does in fact apply here. If someone wanted to make a big deal out of this, they could have and would legally be correct in doing so. They would also be MORALLY correct. A student or anyone else does not have the right to utilize a public institution to spread religion. You are wrong. Citizens have the right to NOT in fact have religion impressed upon them.
Posted 01/13/2009 12:41 AMReply
Anonymous
Someone wrote:

THIS IS TO ALL THE PEOPLE THAT ARE COMMENTING ABOUT BEING OFFENDED BY TIM TEBOW AND HIS EYE BLACK, YOUR ALL A BUNCH OF PUSSY'S THERE I SAID IT I KNOW I SHOULDN'T BUT SERIOUSLY SOMEBODY NEEDS TO TAKE YOU OUT AND SMACK YOU AROUND FOR BEING THE GIRLY LITTLE 30 OR 40 SOMETHING YEAR OLD MAN THAT YOU ARE!!!!!!!GOD BLESS!!!!!

Honestly, is THIS the type of behavior religion teaches? Calling people who rightfully oppose the misuse of his position to spread religion "pussies" while demonstrating a lack of education by only spelling "pussy's" wrong, but showing hatred and anger and a lack of 7th grade grammar skills doing so. I'm sure Tim Tebow appreciates that kind of defense. Thanks for showing us losers are on the religion side of things too.
Posted 01/13/2009 12:48 AMReply
Anonymous
how is this any different than having religious tattoos - of which there are plenty? this isn't in-your-face evangelism as much as it's on-your-face evangelism.

Yeh, it is VERY different from having religion tatoos...when Tim Tebow gets his picture taken up close, the black under his eyes are right there in the camera. Nobody is asking anyone with tats to turn to the side so they can see them AND most of the time they are pretty much covered.

My question for YOU is that if a player of his calibre had "I LOVE SATAN" written under his eyes or "SATAN - THE REAL GOD", would you be OK with that? Hell no (pardon that expression), but you religious fanatics would be making calls to your congressman. I have all kinds of posters of Tim Tebow and Danny Wuerffel who also was a religios player who is very noted in Gator lore, but the point of this conversation is whether or not using that spotlight to promote religion is wrong and it is. If you can sit there and say that you'd be OK with the Satanic messages or any other religion you don't happen to agree with, then I'd have to say you're a liar.
Posted 01/13/2009 12:57 AMReply
Anonymous
Hey - - his body, his eye black, his beliefs. Good for him to stand up for WHATEVER it is he believes in. It will not in any way detract from what this young man has accomplished and will no doubt accomplish in the years to come. Chomp Chomp!

Yet, as others have pointed out, my (our) tax payer dollars for the school he attends...division of church and state - public school - any of these ring a bell?
Posted 01/13/2009 01:05 AMReply
Anonymous
This is defintely the most amazing thing ive seen in footballs history! God has blessed Florida and his team and they have given him the glory for it. One day whether you believe in God or not We will all see that he is the only true God and I believe that Tim Tebow has done an amazing job showing how God blesses those who follow his will.

Why is it when someone like Tebow accomplishes great feats, God is responsible and when someone else who leads a great life and does so much for people has his family taken in a tragedy, then God is testing that person? Do you not understand your own mindwiping BS? It is like there is an answer for everything with religion. I'll tell you this, God isn't paying Tebow's tuition, tax payers are and he plays in a public school. So share THAT with your taxpayers who aren't all Christians (because they have their OWN mind and weren't brainwashed by the ridiculous notion that some entity runs their lives). Maybe when you stop mindwashing people, some people will take responsibility for their own actions and won't get caught up in thinking this "god" controls everything. That's SAD.
Posted 01/13/2009 01:08 AMReply
Anonymous
It was tacky. I wonder what the reaction would be if someone had a Muslim symbol on the patch. That Tebow sees the need to broadcast his religion on national TV like that shows arrogance and, perhaps, an insecurity about his faith that he has to shove it onto my TV set. What a pity.

It is ironic someone said this because that is the bottom line of the need to spread religion and religious beliefs. Insecurity and pushing "the word" around is what religious people do to instill or reeinforce their OWN BELIEF and that's a shame. If your belief is so strong, why do you feel the need to "spread the word"? You can't be comfortable that I too have my OWN belief that needs not to be influenced by yours?
Posted 01/13/2009 01:13 AMReply
Anonymous
not all Christians are meek and not all of us are commanded to be so. We have warriors as well. We have those who are commanded to stand firm for the faith. They are also given the power to curse you right out of existence. You may not always run into one of the meek the next time you meet one of us or disrespectfully blast our faith...in either case, May God have Mercy on Your Soul.

Blast your faith? This isn't about blasting anyone's faith. If you want to believe in the big happy ghost upstairs who is there to make your death and enternity blissful, that's your own business....we're asking you to simply not push your belief onto others just as you wouldn't want a Hindu trying to convince you that some bald, fat guy with slanted eyes runs this world along with thousands of gods and we all get reincarnated. Believe what you want to believe...we can care less, but stop knocking on my door or throwing it in my face because you're so insecure you feel the need to convince others. And stop using PUBLIC FACILITATION that many non-christians help pay for to do so...Florida is a PUBLIC SCHOOL, not an avenue to spread religion. Once again, if he had SATAN ROCKS under his eyes, you pathetic brain-washed religious empty-minded fools would have a fit.
Posted 01/13/2009 01:19 AMReply
Anonymous
To the person who said "keep your faith private". Isn't that what we told you homosexuals for so many years? Now it is not right to make a sexual deviant keep his vulgar actions private...but the Christian faith should be? Jesus said you evil people would call good, evil and evil, good in these last days. lol Thank God its almost over. Got Salvation?

This person is a fine example and representative of a "good christian". So because someone asks you to keep your faith private and stop pushing it on others, you call that person a homosexual? And isn't that so pathetically wrong to sit there and blast homo-sexuals while you cry and whine asking others not to blast christians? Great point...homosexuals do something AGAINST YOUR FAITH which you'd like to publicly knock, but when you're asked to stop using public installations to spread your retardness, you not only point to homosexuals to pick on, but you call someone a homosexual who you don't even know...thanks for showing us what real christians are all about...I guess you're not strong like jesus and forgot to turn the other cheek...and you've probably got a little 16 boyfriend too - that's the real kicker!
Posted 01/13/2009 01:23 AMReply
Anonymous
The truly sad part about is that it may already be too late for some of you. God said that he would give you over to your wicked ways. Kinda' makes you wonder if there is going to be one last time when God will send someone your way with the word. And on that last time that you fail to open your heart, even God will give up on you. Now that is sad.

What is sad is that you still believe in that fairy tale from the bible and need to because you're so afraid that after you die, you'll otherwise go to hell...it didn't take me long to realize that christianity is based on a fear of going to hell and that fear keeps your faith. Maybe that kind of fear is what is needed for people to still believe in Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, but unfortunately, neither of those deal with death. Just because your life is lead by this fear of where you'll go after death doesn't mean others need that same instigation. The funny thing is that some of you christians never really get it...if god is the god I read about in the bible, then he's all forgiving and with that NOBODY would go to hell, so the logic just isn't there anymore...and no, I don't need a bunch of you bible thumpers to point out to me some place in the bible that was once pointed out to you that made YOU believe in the BS religion offers. I'm way past that point. But consider that you're hating "non-believers" in a fit of anger just as much as you're feeling hated and you have to wonder why someone would go to that length about their religion and the only true answer is your fear of what happens with your soul. Won't you be surprised to realize that NOTHING happens...when your'e dead, you're dead. Get over it. Now I need to go become a great college QB and have those words on my eye black.
Posted 01/13/2009 01:29 AMReply
Anonymous
Best comment that I've read today on this subject:

Leaving each other alone sounds good. Does that mean my child won't have to pray in school or use "god" in the Pledge of Allegiance (whose god anyway?); that I might benefit from stem cell research; that if my daughter is raped she could count on the availability of an abortion? Religious types want us all to live by their standards and morals.
Posted 01/13/2009 01:33 AMReply
Anonymous
And the dumbest comment I've read:

Actually, it takes *great* security in your faith to display it publicly like that. I applaud him for it.

Honestly, more insecurity is involved than security.
Posted 01/13/2009 01:34 AMReply
Anonymous
Honestly people, what does it matter that he believes in God and Jesus Christ and chooses to show it on his eye-black? How does it hurt anyone else? Correct me if I'm wrong, but the first amendment allows for any faith to be freely practiced. Just because he has a scripture on his eye-black does not mean he is forcing his religion on you. If you are offended by it, stop watching it!

I'll correct you because you are wrong. It allows for any faith to be freely practiced (except for some reason it chooses to call what you believe a faith or not, IE Satanism and Atheism are recognized as a faith - wonder why that is - maybe it is something OTHERS don't agree with? Anyhow, he has every right to PRACTICE his faith and there are churches and private schools for that. What you don't seem to get and want to allow yourself to get distracted is there is more to it than one part (IE separation of church and state). He attends a public school and tax dollars pay for that school. Just as religion can not be practiced IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL, it crosses the line to practice religion publically utilizing that school as the stage. As a christian who also seems to want to push your religion onto others, you seem to forget OTHERS have the right to believe in what they want to believe in also and public arteries shouldn't be utilized to spread that religion...so you're wrong, but thanks for playing.
Posted 01/13/2009 01:39 AMReply
Anonymous
The fact that anyone is so pathetic that this offends them,
says a lot more about them than it does about the
football player

The fact that you'd even write this shows how pathetic you are for even writing it. Do your contention is that it is OK to spread religion and advertise it, but if someone speaks up to say they do not want that advertisement in their face, then they are wrong and "pathetic". I hope your mailbox is overloaded with "I love Satan" and other Satanic culturisitc gatherings advertisements and then we'll all call YOU pathetic for complaining..
Posted 01/13/2009 01:41 AMReply
Anonymous
How come the left is always screaming about 'tolerance'
but will not tolerate anything they dont believe in.
But the right is not, and they quietly tolerate everything

Sounds like you wouldn't know your left from your right, but ironically enough, your left and your right are your best friends.
Posted 01/13/2009 01:43 AMReply
Anonymous
Well I guess we won't have to worry about Tebow making the news in a negative way (for all of our kids to see) by going to jail for rape, dog-fighting, drugs, shooting himself accidentally, hiring a hitman, cheating on his wife, etc. Will he be spending all his money on fur coats, earrings, limousines, designer suits, fancy (and ridiculous?) stuff? Some of these athletes-it's like the story of the Emperor's New Clothes-would somebody tell them how ridiculous that stuff REALLY looks? I am guessing he will spend his earnings on his orphanage, helping the poor and misfortunate, and attempting to spread the message to love God and love your neighbor (whether it leads you to salvation or not). Did he do it to irk you? Or to try to make you think about your life and where you are headed? Where are you headed? What have you done lately to right a wrong or make the world a better place? Do you have an orphanage? Maybe you should get one? I don't think we disagree that what he did took a lot of courage, knowing he would face criticism and condemnation. Sounds familiar (if you've read the Bible). Clearly we are in desperate need of better values in this country right now. Too bad there are not more Tim Tebows for a new generation to emulate.

So life is full of those bad people you discuss and christians and nobody else? I mean, honestly, an athlete can't make the news or be great if he doesn't commit these bad deeds or doesn't give credit to god...is that the bottom line? Maybe if you recognized decent people who aren't proclaimed christians or better yet, decent people of OTHER RELIGIONS (oh the blasphemy)...when you start recognized THOSE and not spreading the BS that you have to be a christian to be a decent person, maybe things would be different...but christians ironically enough help to perpetuate the idea that you can't be a wholesome or decent person if you're not a christian and that's worse than all the cheaters and wife beaters put together! As long as I give my 10% to the church though, I'll be fine huh?
Posted 01/13/2009 01:47 AMReply
Anonymous
A Christian man tries to reach someone out of love and many of you blast him on here. His intentions are rooted in truth and a love for others; he is a good person who cares about someone elseâs eternity. We are told as Christians to love our neighbors as our self and to esteem our brother above ourselves, which is all Tim is doing. Remember Jesus loves you and wants nothing but the best for you. This is what Christian is about âbeing Christ-likeâ.
One thing I can say about Christianity is; if a person does not believe the way I do, I am not told as a Christian to kill him. There is a religion that believes I should be killed (you know who I am speaking of) for my belief. Should I be offended when I see a Christianâs head rolling in a street somewhere over seas because he or she was Christian? Yes I am offended. Then someone ask the question on here, would I be offended if I saw a verse from this âpeace-loving religionâs koranâ written on someoneâs eye black, here in America? Yes I would be offended. Why? Because of these atrocities I see and hear about. Should I be tolerant until I am persecuted for my own Christian faith in my own Country? No! This country was founded on Godly (Jehovah) principles from a people who escaped religious persecution in England and wanted to be able to worship God without someone looking over their shoulders. If you do not believe me go to Washington DC and look for the references to Jehovah God that are all over the city, and on our National Monuments. Perhaps you can Google that and find many of them online. Many of you will be surprised. Beware Christians this Ideology is coming to America and one day, we will be persecuted and killed for our beliefs. I know that by expressing my opinion on here that someone will say, âThis person is not tolerant of others and what they believeâ but I am tolerant of others and their religion as long as it does not cross the line to violenceâ. Which is the case against that one? BTW to one of the previous posterâsâ¦.GOD DOESNâT NEED YOUR 10% he has let you borrow, keep it and return it on judgment day. Peace and love!
Posted 01/13/2009 10:22 AMReply
Anonymous
I cant wait for Baby Jesus Tebow to impregnate some minor or be found on his knees in a stall somewhere. I live for the day that phoney manipulative self serving religious nutcase GETS HIS COMEUPPANCE....go ahead Born Again Crutch Christians..call me Satan..I dare you... Posted 01/13/2009 2:34 PMReply
Anonymous
Poor Tim Tebow was brainwashed about religion from the moment he emerged from the womb....thats better then most of those other AThlete Born Agains..they usually "come to Jesus" only after living their lives completely out of control and in need of something mystical to "forgive" the gross ways they live their lives.(too many drugs/alcohol etc).. Posted 01/13/2009 2:37 PMReply
Anonymous
to the reader who said " . . What it's about is the constitutional separation of church and state. MY TAX DOLLARS pay for the public university he attends, the athletic program in which he participates, the uniforms he wears, the bus he rides to the game and even the footballs he throws so successfully. And, since the Constitution forbids the use of public tax dollars in support of religious activity, Mr. Tebow should not be allowed to broadcast his beliefs at this event in this fashion. Simple as that.
I challenge you to actually research the history and intent of the 1st amendment - You will be surprised
Not only is there no statement that "forbids Tax dollars from being spent on religion nor does the Constitution contain the phrase "separation of church and state" anywhere. That phrase actually comes from a letter written by President Thomas Jefferson in 1802 to the Danbury Baptist Association, who were concerned that Anglicanism might become the official (or Established) denominational preference of the new nation. Jefferson was trying to reassure the worried Baptists that no such "establishment" skullduggery was afoot.

The First Amendment's widely misunderstood Establishment Clause simply means that the state will not set up any official state religion, nor will it prohibit any person from freely exercising the religious dictates of his or her own conscience. However, this restriction on the Government's intrusion into the private religious convictions of its citizenry does NOT mean that all aspects of religion should be kept completely out of the affairs of the State. That secular ideology is entirely foreign to the original intent of the Founding Fathers â who drafted the Constitution, including its Bill of Rights, as a clearly defined limitation on the power of the Government to interfere with the freedoms of the people, but NOT as a limitation on the power of the people to control the Government according to the beliefs of their own hearts.

President John Quincy Adams, the son of the great statesman from Massachusetts who did so much to inspire the Declaration of Independence, stated the truth succinctly on July 4, 1821: "The highest glory of the American Revolution was this; it connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity."It bothers me that so many schoolchildren in America are growing up ignorant of their country's religious heritage, which is so deeply rooted in the Judeo-Christian tradition that even the Supreme Court of a century ago saw fit to declare officially that "our civilization and our institutions are emphatically Christian . . . this is a Christian nation." (Church of the Holy Trinity v. United States, 1892)

Fifty years later, the Liberal icon Justice William O. Douglas wrote for the Court: "The First Amendment, however, does not say that in every respect there shall be a separation of Church and State . . . We find no constitutional requirement makes it necessary for government to be hostile to religion and to throw its weight against the efforts to widen the scope of religious influence. The government must remain neutral when it comes to competition between sects . . . We cannot read into the Bill of Rights such a philosophy of hostility toward religion." (Zorach v. Clauson, 1952)

Still, many Americans mistakenly believe the phrase "separation of church and state" exists in the Constitution. It doesn't. Why are so many Americans so misinformed? Because three generations of secular humanist educators and atheistic ACLU ideologues have parroted this big lie so often that many americans belief have finally begun to believe it, simply because nobody ever bothered to explain the true meaning of the First Amendment.

Expressing one's beliefs is protected by the constitution. period..
Posted 01/14/2009 09:34 AMReply
Anonymous
As far as the tax dollar funding issue goes, I am pretty sure the UF football team pays for itself, boosters paid for the facilities, and I am pretty sure Nike paid for the uniforms (with money made off the labor of southeast Asian orphans... wait, it has come full circle!).

I don't see an issue other than the fact that everyone on both sides of this issue has an opinion, too high of an opinion of it, and too much time on their hands.
Posted 01/14/2009 7:37 PMReply
Anonymous
Surely if he had "Atheist" on his eye tape, the same people who think it is fine would be pissing themselves. Just because I think it is stupid and doesn't have a place on the field, doesn't mean I'm obsessing on it. If I'm watching a football game, I could do without the prostheletizing. Posted 01/14/2009 7:48 PMReply
Anonymous
Do you all really pay no attention to Tebow...Do you really think football players in general try and use the black eye writings to show anything down anyone's throat? The players that put words on these do it for themselves, and themselves alone...just like the other florida player that put I 'heart' mom on his...it wasn't so people would feel sorry for him or anything else...it was for him. Get over yourselves, if you can't help but get upset over someone having a bible verse written on their skin...go stay in a cave....ridiculous. Posted 01/15/2009 09:14 AMReply
Anonymous
I don't think that it really matters. Tim Tebow is basically another Ghandi. He goes out and helps people. His own religious beliefs are for him. You can't get mad because he believes in God and asks Him for help during the games. Like the other guy said, watch it in standard def. Or do the even easier thing and just turn the whole game off. Whoever has a problem with him being a religious person is definitely going to hell. Posted 01/15/2009 10:39 PMReply
Anonymous
I USED TO BE AN ATHIEST AND CRITIZE PEOPLE LIKE TEBOW. I REALIZED AFTER I FOUND FAITH IN A HIGHER POWER (JESUS CHRIST) THAT MOST PEOPLE, INCLUDING ME AT THE TIME, THAT MAKE A SINK ABOUT ANYONE SHOWING THIER LOVE FOR GOD ARE JUST INSECURE PEOPLE WHO ARE TRYING TO KEEP GOD OUT OF THIER LIVES ALLTOGETHER BUCAUSE THEY KNOW DEEP DOWN THEY ARE WRONG AND FOR SOME STRANGE REASON AFFRAID OF GOD. Posted 01/17/2009 2:31 PMReply
Anonymous
Remember, Christians are not perfect, just forgiven. One day Tebow will do something the press will blister him for but most Christians will stand by him. The only perfect person we have ever known is Jesus. Period.

I heard recently that PETA is going to launch a large protest if Vick gets to play football again. Allthough it was horrible what he did, I do forgive him as all Christians should and I know if he truely has Jesus in his heart now he has forgiven himself. Ask some athiest (and most of them are) in PETA if he deserves to be forgiven. Maybe PETA should be able to paste "Scarlet letters" on everyone who has done something wrong to animals for the rest of there like so we can spit on them till thier death. That sounds like a lovely society.
Posted 01/17/2009 3:03 PMReply
Anonymous
your retarted! Posted 01/18/2009 10:45 PMReply
Anonymous
Jealousy is so ugly..... Posted 01/18/2009 10:47 PMReply
Anonymous
Tim Tebow is simply giving credit where credit is due. He has been given talents above others and showing his gratitude publicly. He's living out his faith on TV and I commend him for it. As a matter of fact, I commend you as well, you spoke up in defense of your belief. Trust me, it takes a lot more faith to believe in the big bang theory than it does to believe in a vibrant and living God. Jesus is the way the truth and the life and I wish you the best as you continue your search for that missing link. I know, you will say I'm a blind follower, and ultimatly, that is true, because I was once blind but now I do see the truth. Heaven will be a celebration and I truly do hope you see the light and find your way there. Jesus loves you and does want you to join him for eternity. Sincerely, Ryan - A down to earth follower of a loving and living God, who lives his faith outloud while working in Professional Sports. Posted 01/19/2009 10:29 AMReply
Anonymous
are you freakin kidding me its a free country and thats what jesus was here for so let tim tebow do what he wants Posted 01/19/2009 10:27 PMReply
Anonymous
get over it its his face he can do whatever he wants Posted 01/20/2009 1:20 PMReply
Anonymous
John 3:16 should only be read by people interested in receiving everlasting life. If you are not interested in where you go after you die, then this verse is worthless for you. Love in Christ, KM Posted 01/20/2009 6:43 PMReply
Anonymous
Wow, i am shocked to see all the Tebow hate. He should be praised for being such a good role model to our youth whom is bein corrupted by rap, and other media.... What is wrong with you people? jealous??? God Bless Posted 01/21/2009 8:31 PMReply
Anonymous
@ Anonymous: and one second after you die the jaws of hell are going to open wide and receive you into the abode of the lost and those who think that truth just doesn't matter. The arrogance is thinking you can second guess God. Posted 01/22/2009 6:55 PMReply
Anonymous
@ Anonymous: It is not our standards that you are griping at. Its truth. The truth about God. So you say God does not exist. What you believe does not alter the truth. You demand truth in every area of your life. But for some reason when it comes to faith and spiritual issues, most believe a lie and embrace those lies. You have real reason to fear. Posted 01/22/2009 7:02 PMReply
Anonymous
@ Anonymous: I feel sorry for you. Since you believe christian belief is bogas, I would request that you show some evidence and Proof that God and his Christ does not exist. You need to read "I don't have enough faith to be an atheist" by Frank Turek. Undeniable evidence is presented. Ya go ahead, I dare you to read it!!!@ Anonymous: Posted 01/22/2009 7:10 PMReply
Anonymous
Over 85% of people in the United States claim to beleive in God, and still people try to take Him out of everything. If you believe than you must take a stand. We've allowed people to remove God from our nation too long. Posted 01/22/2009 7:23 PMReply
Anonymous
@ Anonymous: Pleas explain to me where morality comes from. Posted 01/22/2009 7:25 PMReply
Anonymous
Keep spreading the news of Jesus, you will be blessed!!! Posted 01/23/2009 08:09 AMReply
Anonymous
If he wants to give credit to his invisible friend, that is his right. Posted 01/26/2009 10:49 AMReply
Anonymous
@ Anonymous: How do you prove a negative? Posted 01/26/2009 10:51 AMReply
Anonymous
I love the fact that Tebow is showing his faith and i believe its exactly what our youth need today and also that he's really cute Posted 02/04/2009 10:45 AMReply
Anonymous
I think this is an amazing way to use his platform. If you are not a Christian I understand where you're coming from and how this may seem 'unfair' but he is free to express his religion the say he pleases. At least he is doing something about the problems of the world, though, rather than just complaining about it. Posted 02/10/2009 8:48 PMReply
Anonymous
I think this is an amazing way to use his platform. If you are not a Christian I understand where you're coming from and how this may seem 'unfair' but he is free to express his religion the say he pleases. At least he is doing something about the problems of the world, though, rather than just complaining about it. Posted 02/10/2009 8:48 PMReply
Anonymous
It's freedom OF religion, not freedom FROM religion. Posted 02/20/2009 04:17 AMReply
Anonymous
Tim is excersing his 1st amendemnt right of free speech and his right of religious freedom. He is not a hypocrit and he lives his beliefs. Can you say the same? Causis Clay celebrated his faith as Mohammad Ali. God bless America that we have these freedoms. If you are an atheist fine if you are given a stage to profess your do it with the full freedom of the constitution, but don't be a hypocrit and complain about Tim. Go Gators Posted 03/17/2009 7:34 PMReply
Anonymous
All you whiners out there need to shut up seriously. NO ONE needs to keep their "faith private". Nor is it "shoving his religion down your throat". Turn off the tv set if you have a problem. It's his body, it's his right to do as he wants. Don't be jealous of people's success you commies. Posted 06/02/2009 5:28 PMReply
Anonymous
"Tebow is just another close minded home schooled idiot who used the system."

Home schooled students are some of the best students in the nation, myself included. I was homeschooled in highschool and I scored in the 98th percentile on my college entrance exam. Now I have a Master of Science in Computer Engineering with a 3.89 GPA after graduation.
Posted 06/02/2009 5:30 PMReply
Anonymous
"Somebody's public tax dollars paid for Tebow's religious advert."

This is bullshit, and most like it is not YOUR tax dollars.

" Why can't we leave each other alone? Because people like Tebow shove their bogus beliefs down people's throats, on national TV."

Shove? SHOVE? YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT SHOVING IS! How about you go live in a 3rd world Muslim country where shoving down the threat is done with a MACHETE or GUN. You ****ing piece of liberal shit!
Posted 06/02/2009 5:35 PMReply
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"And the dumbest comment I've read:

Actually, it takes *great* security in your faith to display it publicly like that. I applaud him for it.

Honestly, more insecurity is involved than security. "

How would you know? You have as much or more airtime than Tebow? Right. Talking out of your ass, good job.
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@ Anonymous: Tebow should keep his religious beliefs to himself. I find it offensive. Posted 07/30/2009 3:53 PMReply
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I like the stickers! Why is a reference to this well-known scripture about Jesus so offensive? This is an expression of who this guy is. It doesn't take away from the game in anyway. Posted 08/11/2009 8:34 PMReply
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@ Anonymous: We're not supposed to keep our faith private. What are you so afraid of? That you'll realize that God is real and that Jesus died for you too? Posted 08/13/2009 3:57 PMReply
Anonymous
@ Anonymous: That is a crazy argument. You're completely forgetting that God is holy and that he has laws. If you break the law and stand in front of a loving judge, do you think he will just wipe your fine away? No there are consequences. We would have to pay for our breaking God's law, but Christ died so we wouldn't have to. Don't cling to this world and it's outdated silly arguments. Praise His holy name. Posted 08/13/2009 4:00 PMReply
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