You definitely not know American conservative Christians that have more interest in football than their God
(which makes up a large crowd in the football audience). Those types usually would say something like "HE DIDDED 9/11!!!"
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What if Tim Tebow Were a Muslim?
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You definitely not know American conservative Christians that have more interest in football than their God
(which makes up a large crowd in the football audience). Those types usually would say something like "HE DIDDED 9/11!!!"Agnostic75
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I think that Tim Tebow might have a good chance to become a Congressman as a Christian, but no chance as a Muslim in most places in the U.S., and no chance of becoming a U.S. senator as a Muslim, or a U.S. president as a Muslim.
So, regardless of what people say, many of them would consider Tim Tebow much differently if he was a Muslim. Mitt Romney is a Mormon Christian, and millions of evangelical Christians would never choose him over other Republican presidential hopefuls, much less a Muslim. When John McCain ran for president, he said that one thing that he liked about Sarah Palin was that she had the same religion that he did.
Millions of Christians consider Tim Tebow to be part of the family of God, the same family of God that they believe they belong to. They would certainly be more pleased if he was a Christian than if he was a Muslim.
When Russia was a part of the Soviet Union, the Soviet Union usually won the most Olympic Gold medals. How many Americans rooted for Russian athletes? Certainly very few. It is human nature to be clannish, and show favoritism, based upon all sorts of criteria, including religion.
So, regardless of what people say, many of them would consider Tim Tebow much differently if he was a Muslim. Mitt Romney is a Mormon Christian, and millions of evangelical Christians would never choose him over other Republican presidential hopefuls, much less a Muslim. When John McCain ran for president, he said that one thing that he liked about Sarah Palin was that she had the same religion that he did.
Millions of Christians consider Tim Tebow to be part of the family of God, the same family of God that they believe they belong to. They would certainly be more pleased if he was a Christian than if he was a Muslim.
When Russia was a part of the Soviet Union, the Soviet Union usually won the most Olympic Gold medals. How many Americans rooted for Russian athletes? Certainly very few. It is human nature to be clannish, and show favoritism, based upon all sorts of criteria, including religion.
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Alceste
Vagabond
Yeah, I just know he plays football, don't even know who for.
Football or American football?
Agnostic75
Well-Known Member
ChristineES said:
If you had one son who became a conservative Muslim, and another son who became a homosexual, and married another man, would you be displeased in any way?
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Agnostic75
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It is interesting that Tim Tebow likes to make Christianity an issue in a predominantly Christian country. How is that impressive? Christians are quite numerous all over the U.S., and are a substantlal majortiy in very state. Would a Republican go around Mississippi making an issue out of being a Republican in one of the most Republican states in the U.S.?
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Trey of Diamonds
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American, you know, since he's an American and all.
Alceste
Vagabond
Maybe that's why I don't know who he is.
American football ranks just below snooker on my list of exciting sports.
Trey of Diamonds
Well-Known Member
Maybe that's why I don't know who he is.
Makes sense to me. The only sport that interests me is surfing, boogie boarding is my passion. :surf:
Kathryn
It was on fire when I laid down on it.
What's your take on celebrities espousing or supporting other causes or beliefs? How is this any different from Madonna wearing that little red string around her wrist, or Sean Penn supporting liberal political causes?
Alceste
Vagabond
I have a soft spot for hockey, being Canadian and all. Football (regular, not American) is a close runner up because I have lived in Ireland and England. Fandom is catching.
Kathryn
It was on fire when I laid down on it.
I'm a Christian and don't feel that way at all. I think your judgmentalism is very telling.
Kathryn
It was on fire when I laid down on it.
Yeah, tell that to Cassius Clay - err, I mean Muhammed Ali. Oh, and Kareem Abdul Jabbar.
Here's a very partial list of high profile American athletes who are Muslim:
Boxing
Muhammad Ali - Became a member of the Nation of Islam in 1964, then converted to Sunni Islam in 1975.
Bernard Hopkins - Former Middleweight and Light Heavyweight world champion
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad - Former Light Heavyweight Champion
Matthew Saad Muhammad - Former Light Heavyweight Champion.
Dwight Muhammad Qawi - Former Light Heavyweight and Cruiserweight Champion.
Hasim Rahman - Former Heavyweight champion
Mike Tyson - Was the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion in 1987; converted in 1994 (influenced from preacher in prison)
NBA
Rasheed Wallace
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar - Converted to Islam from Catholicism in 1968, initially joining the Nation of Islam before retaking the Shahada and converting to Sunni Islam that very summer.
Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf - Former player for Denver Nuggets (converted in 1991, formerly Chris Jackson)
Shareef Abdur-Rahim - Retired player, named NBA All-Star in 2001-02 season
Hassan Adams - Player for the KK Vojvodina
Larry Johnson - Retired player, played for the Charlotte Hornets and New York Knicks
Nazr Mohammed - Player for the Charlotte Bobcats
Mehmet Okur - Turkish player of the Utah Jazz
Shaquille O'Neal - Player for the Boston Celtics, also a rapper and actor
Hakeem Olajuwon
Rasheed Wallace of the Boston Celtics
NFL
Hamza Abdullah - Safety player for the Cleveland Browns
Husain Abdullah - Safety player for the Minnesota Vikings
Az-Zahir Hakim - Wide receiver player formerly for the St. Louis Rams
Ryan Harris
Abdul Hodge - Linebacker for the Carolina Panthers
Ahmad Rashād - Former player for Minnesota Vikings, award winning sports-caster (converted in 1972)
Ephraim Salaam - Offensive tackle player for the Detroit Lions
Muhammad Wilkerson - Defensive end for the New York Jets
Usama Young - Free safety player for the New Orleans Saints
Wrestling
Khosrow Daivari - Iranian American, former wrestler at the WWE
Khosrow Vaziri (The Iron Sheik)
Mixed martial arts
Muhammed Lawal former Strikeforce Light Heavyweight World Champion
List of American Muslims - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I'd wonder how he could play football wearing a veil.
I doubt it. My husband would be, to tell the truth. But I never think about that- I have 2 sons- one is autistic and the other has Aperger's syndrome and ADHD and Bipolar (yes, all at the same time), so I have other things to think about than their religion and/or sexual preference.
blackout
Violet.
Desert Snake
Veteran Member
I did a quick search. Basically it seems to be a Dutch name with various spellings.
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