Outstanding Article On Jeremy Lin's Faith

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crowTrobot said:
not sure why a christian would find this article "interesting", considering it's written by a very socially liberal jew in the new york times and its only premise is that the moral conflict between the christian doctrine of self-sacrifice and the selfishness it takes to win is potentially a FLAW for an athlete. if you think it's praising lin for his religion read it again.
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I find it interesting because of Lin's values, regardless of what people think or write about him. He is standing his ground on his belief, even if he maybe ridiculed for it by people like you or Jew journalists.
 
I don't understand how the author states the biggest anomaly is a religious person in pro sports. Seems like most are religious. You hear them all the time praising and thanking god. I imagine the percentages are similar to non athletes, religious versus not.
 
magnifier661 said:
I find it interesting because of Lin's values, regardless of what people think or write about him. He is standing his ground on his belief, even if he maybe ridiculed for it by people like you or Jew journalists.
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who's ridiculing him? the article is just an intellectual piece about motivational moral conflict.

assuming Lin doesn't start Tebowing after 3 pointers nobody is going to ridicule him or care what he believes.
 
crowTrobot said:
who's ridiculing him? the article is just an intellectual piece about motivational moral conflict.

assuming Lin doesn't start Tebowing after 3 pointers nobody is going to ridicule him or care what he believes.
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Depends on what you think "ridiculing" means. If you think ridiculing is making fun of his beliefs, then maybe not. But if you feel or think ridiculing is "downplaying" his faith as a story, moreso than just coming out of nowhere; then I have a point.

See I read this article and get this feeling that his "faith" is what kept him humble and strong. He works hard because he wants to be a good example for God. Others that don't believe in God wants to downplay this because they don't want credit given to a being that many think gave him the strength and humility to achieve this goal.

Example:

You didn't acknowledge that his "faith" had anything to do with his success; like many others that said almost the exact thing in this thread. That is a form of ridicule.
 
crowTrobot said:
not sure why a christian would find this article "interesting"............if you think it's praising lin for his religion read it again.
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If you're referring to me, then yes, I did find it interesting. Not certain I went as far (here) as praising him for religion, though. Personally, I enjoyed reading and listening to Lin's personal testimony (which had been linked to in the NY Times piece) from which the article appears to have been structured around.
 
Am I missing many others ridiculing his faith? Nate said he didn't care, as long as he can play, but said good for him if it is from god. I don't see where the many are ridiculing him are. I'm not bothering to count Maris.
 
RR7 said:
Am I missing many others ridiculing his faith? Nate said he didn't care, as long as he can play, but said good for him if it is from god. I don't see where the many are ridiculing him are. I'm not bothering to count Maris.
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Again, I explained the differences in "ridicule" above. It doesn't have to mean a blatant "You are such a loser for believing in God" rant. It could be something as easy as "Well I don't understand why God is even the topic of discussion here because it's based on his work ethic". That is downplaying someone's faith, therefor ridiculing what he and others believe in.
 
Yeah, not seeing the ridicule still, but so be it.
 
not caring isn't ridicule.
 
i really havent heard much about his faith anywhere, i mean 90% of pro athletes have began a press conference with "first off id like to thank jesus christ", so i really dont see the big deal...

tebow is in a different realm as far as his antics go, but lin is just like everyone else more or less.
 
PapaG said:
Caring enough to say you don't care is ridicule. Or sumthin'...
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not caring about a persons faith is ridicule? do you care about the faith of the ancient zimboopie tribe of the upper amazons lower delta?
 
3RA1N1AC said:
not caring about a persons faith is ridicule? do you care about the faith of the ancient zimboopie tribe of the upper amazons lower delta?
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Pretending to not care about a person's faith while caring about their faith is ridicule, but only on federal holidays (secular holidays only).
 
PapaG said:
Pretending to not care about a person's faith while caring about their faith is ridicule, but only on federal holidays (secular holidays only).
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i think there is alot more of the opposite going on in this country, which while not being ridicule, IS a huge waste of time
 
3RA1N1AC said:
this exactly

like i said, 90% of pro athletes are "christian", why not exclaim the virtue of THEIR testimonies? what is so special about lins faith?
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Woah there Nelly! This is a thread on an article about Lin's faith. That's what's so special. We are commenting on the article. Aldridge is a huge Christian, but you don't see an article about him. If there was, then we would be discussing that article. ;)
 
magnifier661 said:
Depends on what you think "ridiculing" means. If you think ridiculing is making fun of his beliefs, then maybe not. But if you feel or think ridiculing is "downplaying" his faith as a story, moreso than just coming out of nowhere; then I have a point.
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Yes, if we get to make up our own definitions of words, then Lin could have been ridiculed. Or candied. Or broken with an illegible aardvark.

You didn't acknowledge that his "faith" had anything to do with his success; like many others that said almost the exact thing in this thread. That is a form of ridicule.
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Not in English, it's not.

barfo
 
barfo said:
Yes, if we get to make up our own definitions of words, then Lin could have been ridiculed. Or candied. Or broken with an illegible aardvark.



Not in English, it's not.

barfo
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Barfo! Where have you been man? Why aren't you posting in the Blazer forum?
 
magnifier661 said:
Barfo! Where have you been man? Why aren't you posting in the Blazer forum?
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On the lam. Winged creatures are after me. Must find shelter. And food. barfo needs food. Fooooood... are you edible?

barfo
 
This is fucking ridiculous. SlyPokerDog's brain is fucked up. I think he were born without the ability to reason.
 
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VanillaGorilla said:
This is fucking ridiculous. SlyPokerDog's brain is fucked up. I think he were born without the ability to reason.
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Glad I know this is coming from a 19 year old know it all. Thanks for the compliment!
 
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magnifier661 said:
Woah there Nelly! This is a thread on an article about Lin's faith. That's what's so special. We are commenting on the article. Aldridge is a huge Christian, but you don't see an article about him. If there was, then we would be discussing that article. ;)
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well i meant "we" as a culture...ill try and be more descriptive from now on, and for an example, check out my pubic hair shaving thread here
 
i cant believe you clicked that link, you pervert
 
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