Neil D Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I over heard some guys at church talking about this.... Whenever a public sports figure , whether it be the coach or baseball/football player, prays, does it glorify God? Personally, I don't think it matters who wins in a game....but when they pray that God allows them to win....does that glorify God? Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 8, 2012 Members Share Posted January 8, 2012 I agree HB, I think God just winks and says Oy Vey, not again. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil D Posted January 8, 2012 Author Share Posted January 8, 2012 but what about to the non-christian? Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phkrause Posted January 8, 2012 Members Share Posted January 8, 2012 No to sound flippant or anything, but I would say they really don't care one way or the other. Or they might even say, "well I guess God likes one team above another!" Personally I'd say they think its pretty foolish that both teams pray and than there is a loser anyway. Quote phkrause Obstinacy is a barrier to all improvement. - ChL 60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I personally appreciate it when anyone expresses their faith as a natural process. Quote If you receive benefit to being here please help out with expenses. https://www.paypal.me/clubadventist Administrator of a few websites like https://adventistdating.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Well, when they pray, do you know what they are saying? I mean, do they say it while hooked up to a microphone, or do they say it afterwards, "I was praying for a win"? Or do you see them bowing their heads and just assume they are praying for a win? I personally don't think GOD has a favorite sport or team, however, I do think he listens if the guy who prays is sincere and he could be praying that no one gets hurt, that they all do their best, etc., and then slips in the win thing. GOD is a personal GOD so if you have a personal relationship with HIM, then if it's important to you it's important to HIM. I think the only dud prayers are those spoken by actors during a scene. Quote For what will a man be profited, if he gains the whole world, and forfeits his soul? Mat. 16:26Please, support the JDRF and help find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Please, support the March of Dimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMAN Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Holding up the Index Finger for Jesus when crossing home plate or scoring a touchdown is much more acceptable than waving the 1-fingered salute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nan Posted January 17, 2012 Moderators Share Posted January 17, 2012 It is so much easier for those of other faiths who can demonstrate their faith by crossing themselves, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Gail Posted January 17, 2012 Administrators Share Posted January 17, 2012 Holding up the Index Finger for Jesus when crossing home plate or scoring a touchdown is much more acceptable than waving the 1-fingered salute. SMAN!!!! Where have you been? So good to see you! Quote Isaiah 32:17 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. T. Cross Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Let me ask this, how would you all feel if someone that worships another God gave their God thanks for the win? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottie Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 As long as it didn't involve nudity or blood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Naomi Posted January 18, 2012 Administrators Share Posted January 18, 2012 Good question EC ... Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. T. Cross Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 As long as it didn't involve nudity or blood. Sorry Dottie - you lost me a little there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Let me ask this, how would you all feel if someone that worships another God gave their God thanks for the win? Cool Idea. That way everyone wins. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 My prayers often compete with farmers. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottie Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 What I mean, is that some people worship using nudity, and some people sacrifice animals. If a sports figure wants to worship by lifting their hands, or some similar thing, I have no problem with it. Second Amendment and all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Naomi Posted January 19, 2012 Administrators Share Posted January 19, 2012 My prayers often compete with farmers. ???? Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Originally Posted By: Woody My prayers often compete with farmers. ???? When they want rain - I want sun. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Naomi Posted January 19, 2012 Administrators Share Posted January 19, 2012 oic ... perhaps you could pray for rain at night and sun in the daytime Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 now that's a novel idea. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Naomi Posted January 19, 2012 Administrators Share Posted January 19, 2012 see I am not just a hat rack Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 oic ... perhaps you could pray for rain at night and sun in the daytime You would make a good counselor. Finding ways to make everyone happy is a good quality. Quote May we be one so that the world may be won. Christian from the cradle to the grave I believe in Hematology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Naomi Posted January 19, 2012 Administrators Share Posted January 19, 2012 Thank you ... Quote If your dreams are not big enough to scare you, they are not big enough for God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M. T. Cross Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 What I mean, is that some people worship using nudity, and some people sacrifice animals. If a sports figure wants to worship by lifting their hands, or some similar thing, I have no problem with it. Second Amendment and all that. Ah ok, well both or those practices are usually for very special occasions and not just as a thanks to their deity. I meant more along the lines of a "Hail Odin" or " Praise Morrigan" or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliensanctuary Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 The spirit of the games is the spirit of war. I believe that Jesus, who did not resist his human oppressors, would refuse to participate in any activity requiring him to conquer and destroy his opponents. Likewise, we too, should avoid participating in events where selfish beings attempt to dominate, humiliate, and conquer others by capitalizing on their mistakes. Our goal should rather be to encourage, teach, and render assistance, especially to those less fortunate than ourselves. The spirit of the games, the self-centered domination of those who may be weaker than we are, will not exist among humans chosen to become members in the Kingdom of God. Any participant in sports who publicly displays his religion is only misguided. Quote The Parable of the Lamb and the Pigpen https://www.createspace.com/3401451 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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