i think he actually believes in that stuff. seems like a pretty decent human being tho. does tons of charity work.
pump u seems like a good guy and i'm quite aware of how i sound like a dik....but charity stuff is used these days as a vehicle to an ends. heres' an example...in my town the power structure is staffed and doled out...by a church (doesn't matter which one)......that tells 98pct of americans that their beliefs are wrong or inferior. thats 98pct. they look so bad they do "window dressing" to make themselves appear less bad which works. sadly, its left to america to take the hit. i've crossed the equator 32x times on surf trips and if i have learned ONLY ONE THING it is that our country is better than the rest (or at least, the overwhelming majority). why oh why does the WHOLE WORLD want in? cause we're the best choice. american citizens have a bare minimum level of social responsibility to NOT kick our country in the face. especially in pursuit of $.
Baddy with a trailer, Jesus doesn't guide are or our every actions. We have free will. That's what this whole gig is all aboot. If God was guiding us and making everyday a stroll through Disneyland...then what would be the point? We might as well just have stayed in Wayne van in heaven. Bound and gagged... Those Migrants with a Boat... Ahh, there is right there. Baddy is with trailer and them migrants were with boat... Ahh, a lil' bit of the ol' jealousy. They had a boat. If they were on here they would be "Fleeing Migrants Boat Marina." Baddy, pick me up. I'm in EHT. I can't stand this place anymore. I need out.
everybody on here pretty much knows my stance on religion. I just think Tebow got a crappy deal by the sports press and would like to see him succeed as a player cause i think hes got some potential there.
I agree. Basically it comes down to him being a 3rd string QB. So who would you rather take a chance on…Matt Barkley or Tebow? U can do much more with Tebow.
Good for Tebow. He desrves another shot. I hope he wins everytime he steps on the field except for when he's playing the G-Men.
Very commendable Pump. One's personal beliefs should not cause disdain for another person whose beliefs may differ (or not agree). Treat people with dignity and respect. Of course, if ones beliefs directly cause behavior that is detrimental to others, they should be questioned. However, one must be very careful to ascertain the cause and effect .. otherwise one could fall into their own hypocrisy and self-righteousness. Too often we label a whole group as kooks because one or so kooks is associated with the group. This is a logical fallacy. And regarding Tebow, if his mechanics get fixed, he's worth a look. He's a good athlete in general and brings a positive, team attitude. He can't do much about the media's behavior.
the medias' behavior? probably best to ignore tebows condescension, greed, low level of education and contempt for our country. those are icky things to talk about and we all know it is all good.
I find there are cases where the media is "hasty to judgment", many times purposed to create a story. Often times their judgments are wrong, but they rarely apologize. They move on to the next story and rarely are held accountable. In Tebows case, it appeared to me that wherever he went (i.e., NY/NE), the media created a stir and pointed the attention towards him, whether he wanted it or not. I don't hold the accusations you say to ignore. I don't find him condescending, hold no envy for his personal gain or enterprise, not expecting a PhD candidate (or was that a general statement on the U of F Gainsville?), and am unaware of any contempt for the USA.
you don't find pandering condescending? i do. i hold his vehicle to personal gain in contempt; not the gain itself. i know knot-heads are not news in football.....yet......have you noticed most learn to zip-it? his disrespect for education is anti-american because education is one of our fundamental values. specifically; he will learn and understand science yet choose to publicly dis-respect it.....apparently for personal gain. very common; very weak with respect to integrity. you didn't know any of the migrants, did you?
No. And I have no beef with you man nor desire to be a TT apologist (nor possibly do I know enough about him, what he's said or done to develop much concern). However, there tends to be negative sentiment towards those that believe in God, and my original point was a "thumbs up" to Pump, who, although holds no belief in God or is agnostic at best (again, don't want to put words in anybody's mouth), laid aside the differences in his beliefs, and evaluated the situation based on football and athletics. Contrarily, there are many who like to throw people of faith under the bus simply because they believe. There is nothing new under the sun.
yeah pump decided on football/athletics but it wasn't those two things i was complaining about. my point was that this man of faith should be (metaphorically) tossed on account he is using falsehood as marketing. in a way its kinda too bad you didn't know any of the migrants...it might have ignited some passion in you.
I could say I regret to disappoint you, but that would not be true. There's only so much space at the Inn. Rent with discretion.
to you sir i say thank you for a rigorous - yea or nay - discussion and accept your advice re inn and offer this: you can't cherry pick the science. you either buy in or not. if you in sojersey which guessing you're not (duh) tmrw i would surf w/you.....