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Limbaugh Reveals Tim Tebow Theory: People Hate Him Because the ‘Jesus Business’ ‘Drives People Nuts’

Denver Broncos young phenom quarterback Tim Tebow has done nothing but win since he took over the team seven weeks ago. He’s 6-1, has led several comebacks, and he’s inspired the team. But ever since he took over, he’s faced a lot of criticism from the media and even former players. He’s either not a good enough thrower, or he’s a little too vocal about his faith. On Monday, Rush Limbaugh rushed to Tebow’s defense and offered a theory: people hate Tebow in part because of Tebow’s faith.

(Related: Kurt Warner tells Tebow to not be so bold about his faith)
(Related: Tebow responds to former quarterback telling him to tone down his Jesus talk)

Limbaugh’s comments were based on an op-ed by Larry Taunton in USA Today. The lengthy piece hypothesized that “the anti-Tebow bias isn’t about football:”

Their dislike for Tim Tebow is not, as they would have us believe, about his throwing motion or his completion percentage; it’s all about his open professions of faith and his goody-two shoes image. When it comes right down to it, we don’t want heroes who are truly good. We want them to fail the occasional drug test or start a bar fight from time to time. It makes us feel better about ourselves. Tebow, however, doesn’tmake us feel better about ourselves. People like him make us feel a little convicted about the things we say and do. So we find a reason to dislike them. Or, when Tebow says that glory goes to God and the credit for a victory goes to his teammates, coaches, and family, we are suspicious. An increasingly jaded culture, we don’t believe that anyone can say such things and really mean them.

So we wait.

We wait for evidence that he really isn’t that good. We hope to see him kick a player on the ground, drop an F-bomb on television, or Tweet pictures of his privates. In the meantime, we always have Penn State’s Jerry Sandusky to make us feel better about ourselves. [Emphasis added]

Limbaugh read the op-ed on radio and then added to it.

“It‘s also about the fact that he’s highly visible on his love of Jesus Christ, that just makes ‘em nervous,” he said. Later he added, “This guy’s right: there’s everything in the world to admire about the guy, except that Jesus business. That just drives people nuts!”

His thoughts start at about six minutes below (courtesy of Daily Rushbo):

Later, Limbaugh said that what’s happening with Tebow is the same thing that has happened with Sarah Palin, mainly that the elites are invested in them failing:

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  • NewLife56
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:55am

    Your a good man Tebow, just ignore the media and keep doing what your doing. You will fail at times as we all do, but your reward awaiting you none of us can comprehend. God Bless you young man.

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    • demint.disciple
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 9:09am

      Love ya Rush, but really, I didn’t need you to tell me this.. I already knew..

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  • JLGunner
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:44am

    Tim show a charactaristic that is rare in people nowadays, courage. If Tim wore a shamwow and was on his knees 10 times a day everyone would be falling all over themselves to be “tolerant”. Tim is a true Patriot.

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    • gramma b
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 10:29am

      I think even some Christians are a little uncomfortable with the ostentatious prayer, which is what has given rise to this controversy, not Tebow’s lifestyle, which is great. Jesus himself said, in the Sermon on the Mount:

      And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are; for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

      But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeteh in secret shall reward thee openly.

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    • deeberj
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 10:35am

      Gramma B, what do you mean by “ostentatious prayer”? Ostentatious means:
      1. rich and showy: marked by a vulgar display of wealth and success designed to impress people

      Synonyms: flashy, affected, showy, brazen, flamboyant, grandiose, pretentious

      I don’t think that is how he comes across.

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    • gramma b
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 10:48am

      Deeberj, I mean it in the “showy” sense, as in Matthew 6:5, which I quoted. I mean praying “that [he] may be seen of men.”

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    • Sirfoldallot
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 10:58am

      A “ Gator Fan ” Tim is a leader, underdogs are proven leaders , we need a leader. Go Tebow !

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    • smithclar3nc3
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 10:58am

      Gramma B,
      Yes hypocrits do pray in public places but that’s not to say that all people praying in public are hypocrits. If that‘s what you are alluding to I guess anyone who doesn’t hide their faith and pray in closet is a hypocrit. The Bible simply is warning of false deciples and prophets. You know that old content of character not color of skin…thing.

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    • gramma b
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 11:11am

      Smithclar3nc3. There is nothing in the words of the Savior which necessarily points to your interpretation. But, interpretation is the name of the game when it comes to the Bible, isn’t it? And you are certainly entitled to yours. That’s what gives rise to different denominations. All in all, I would much rather be surrounded by believers than non-believers, even if we differ on matters of style.

      But some of us take Matthew 6:5-6 more literally. There are times when public prayer, with the public participating, seems appropriate and non-intrusive. Myself, when I am doing something in public and feel a need to thank God for His help to me, or ask for His help, I do it as a private communication. I may even briefly close my eyes, but no one else even knows I am praying. I’m a lawyer. I have actually done that in court. But, if I dropped to my knees and let everybody know I was doing it, it would clearly be inappropriate.

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    • gramma b
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 11:28am

      One little note. When I clerked at one of the circuit courts of appeals, I was interested to learn that the sessions of court were opened with a recitation which included the words, “God save the United States and this Honorable Court.” They say this at the Supreme Court, too. I sometimes used to this the words should be, “God save the United States FROM this Honorable Court.”

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    • gramma b
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 11:37am

      That should be, ” . . . I sometimes used to think . . . .”

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    • Biddle
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 11:51am

      we should try to be mindful of context when quoting scripture. Its unfair to say that people who pray in public aren’t sincere. Did Christ mean everytime you pray, do it in secret? I do not think that was his intent. Context is key!!!!

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    • AmazingGrace8
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 12:38pm

      Interpretation and how we conduct ourselves in public: Matthew 5:14-16

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    • DreadWarrior
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 1:02pm

      @ Gramma B
      Merry Christmas Gramma B. I trust your CHRISTmas season is going well so far.

      The Christian typing this post is one who is not at all, not even in the teeniest, uncomfortable with Tim Tebow’s public prayer.

      I appreciate you citing the Biblical text in an effort to support the material in your post. Would to God that all citizens in our great land sought to justify their opinions by the only and true Scriptures.

      However, I have to take issue with your handling the Word of God in this instance. For we are called to “rightly divide the word of truth.”

      If Christ meant by his statement of Mat 6.5-6 that public prayer is hereby prohibited in a straight-forward and full scale literal sense, then He Himself did not abide by His own teaching since He clearly prayed in public and did so even when all eyes were upon Him.

      Consider Lk 10.21. We know this was a public prayer since v. 23 tells us that just after this prayer to the Father, Christ turned to His disciples and spoke to them in private.

      Consider the prayers of Christ on the Cross and at the Lord’s Supper when all eyes were upon him (I can offer more texts of Christ’s public prayers if you would like). On your rather narrow, and out of context, reading of the text we can ask, “why did Christ not come down off the cross and enter into some backroom, having shut the door, in order to pray there?” See your interpretation is misguided and leads to silly trajectories of thought; this

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    • NoRoomForSocialismHere
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 1:19pm

      @gramma b
      Posted 10:29am
      I think even some Christians are a little uncomfortable with the ostentatious prayer…”

      Re: You were uncomfortable with the ostentatious prayer? Now prove to me that it was showy or out of line. Not all Christians are privy to understanding all of the words of God and I tell you that you are one of them.

      @gramma b
      Posted 10:48am
      “Deeberj, I mean it in the “showy” sense, as in Matthew 6:5, which I quoted. I mean praying “that [he] may be seen of men”.”

      Re: So you quoted, OK now go get understanding as the scripture instructs after you have knowledge, wisdom. I think you’re a self righteous hack.

      @gramma b
      Posted 11:11am
      “Smithclar3nc3. There is nothing in the words of the Savior which necessarily points to your interpretation”.

      Re: So we disagree with your insight and again not all get to have the interpretation. The Spirit can interpret to those He chooses, it is not a given that all that read get the Good News. I think you’re an atheist personally.

      @gramma b
      Posted 11:28am
      One little note. When I clerked at one of the circuit courts of appeals,

      RE: I don’t care where you worked you do not have the heart or rather the Spirit of the Word.

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    • NoRoomForSocialismHere
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 1:20pm

      @gramma b
      Posted 11:37am
      That should be, ” . . . I sometimes used to think . . . .”

      Re: “grammaB STOP thinking, first, per scripture, if you see a brother in sin you go to him first and in private. Did you? NO! So, your sin is truly judgmental and an attempt to show off YOUR perceived knowledge in the scripture and on this I chastise you until you repent.

      @AmazingGrace8
      Posted 12:38pm
      Interpretation and how we conduct ourselves in public: Matthew 5:14-16
      Re: AMEN. Learning the balance of the word is a big task and grammaB missed it

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    • gramma b
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 1:31pm

      Dreadwarrior, in the citation to Luke, and in the Last Supper, Jesus was meeting with his disciples. In Luke, he was meeting with missionaries who were returning to report to Him. The Last Supper was with his apostles. Prayer is perfectly appropriate at meetings of the believers — church meetings, if you will. I don’t consider that “prayer on the street corner,” and I don’t think it contradicts His rather clear words in the Sermon on the Mount. As for his last words uttered on the cross, I would hope that my last words were to my Father, no matter who is watching. And, after He had made the decision to subject himself to the cross and to death, it would not make sense for him to crawl down from the cross to pray, would it?

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    • onecalledsam
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 1:45pm

      LOL, he said, “shamwow!” Love it!

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    • gramma b
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 1:49pm

      Noroom. . . . I’m not going to respond to ad hominem. But, why the anger? Can’t people disagree on a relatively minor point — a point of style, really — without you condemning them, calling them, contradictorily, a “self righteous hack,“ and an ”atheist”? Tim Tebow is obviously a good man, and a great example. And, I think Rush is right that some of the animosity is a literal fulfillment of prophesy, that in the last days, men will be “despisers of those that are good.” But, I also understand where other Christians are coming from when they say they think he should “tone it down” a bit.

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    • JRook
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 2:33pm

      @deeberj You missed the point he comes across as he comes across. What is the purpose of openly praying on the sideline and differentiating himself through outward symbols. He could kneel and pray without drawing attention to himself. He could speak about football without drawing attention to his faith. His level of promotion is disingenuous and self promoting. As they say everyone has a stique. Given that the defense has only given up a max of 14 points per game and how bad some of the teams, like the Vikings have played, putting too much of the success on Tebow feeds into the undeserved promotion. He needs to just play football and earn attention through his performance and keep his personal relationship with whoever, personal. I earned my graduate degree from U of F. and, other than the cheap verse thing under his eyes, never was this showy.

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    • jblaze
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 3:03pm

      DreadWarrior
      I’m with Grandma on Matthew 6, Jesus gaves 3 examples here so that if you didn’t get his meaning in the first 2 you would surely get the meaning in the 3rd example. When it comes to giving alms, praying and fasting Jesus said to do it in private. He is not talking about leading a prayer group, he is talking about PERSONAL, PRIVATE pray, alms and fasting. Clear as a bell to me!

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    • watchtheotherhand
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 4:03pm

      After reading some of the comments regarding praying in public and the use of certain scriptures I would like to add to the discussion a point I think is being missed. When using proper exegesis of scripture context is everything to understanding the meaning. The problem that many of us face is that some things are meant literal and a great deal of other things are figurative, eg Jesus said I am the door. Obviously this cannot be taken literal. So when Jesus commented on public prayer we have to ask who was he addressing and what was the situation of the time period in which he spoke? He was speaking to a culture and people that conjoined status, money, standing, and religion together. Many of the ruling class Pharisees were steeped in religious pride. This was demonstrated by their flaunting of their prayers and fasting. They did not do these things with a clear conscience before God, but rather to be seen and praised by men. Jesus uses figurative language to demonstrate what the heart of a sincere person should be. That it is not done in anyway for the praise of man but only for God. Would anyone say that the Presidents and founders were sinning when the interceded to God on behalf of the Nation publicly? I think not. And there are many instances where in the OT the patriarchs and prophets would pray publicly. Were they sinning? So we must conclude when looking at scripture on the whole that the teaching being conveyed by Christ was against religious pride

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    • Brady
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 6:30pm

      Gramma, where you’re wrong in this is the Bible passages you are citing are related to the one who prays in public for personal honor and recognition. “They have already received their reward” (the validation of Men). Remember, at the time, the Jewish society was heavily Temple-centric, in that the most revered religious people were often the most powerful. Flashy public prayer was a way to cash in on one’s belief.

      Tim Tebow is quite the opposite. In a secular society, public prayer actually brings one DISHONOR from many powerful quarters, and this makes your cited passages rather inappropriate for his actions. He is also not doing it for his personal honor, but rather to honor his God which is what the Bible is really all about. It’s a bit of a twist to try to compare his motions on the football field and simple statements like “glory to God” to a first-century Jewish Pharisee! He’s clearly only placed a target on his back, not elevated his position. Unless of course, you think that being a Christian makes you somehow more important and therefore Christian respect makes someone the foremost quarterback in the NFL– which is laughable!

      The point of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount was to place value on humility and honest faith. Tebow is, if anything, an humble guy. Scarcely the self-important, seat-of-honor-seeking Pharisee you think Jesus is condemning.

      Glory be to God. Amen.

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    • Brady
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 6:45pm

      I suppose that if you extrapolate the position of Grams to its fullest extent, or really any other “tone it down” Christian… I guess they are saying the Christians who were killed for sport in the Coliseum of Rome and prayed openly and sung hymns as the animals destroyed them, in front of a crowd, they must be going to hell, since they didn’t pray or sing in a damn closet.

      Grow up folks. You don’t hide a light under a bowl, you place it on a table so it can illuminate the whole room!

      This debate reminds me of a donation that Beck made, and he talked about it on his radio show. His purpose was that he wanted people to think about who they give money to, and to focus on Christians who need help (not to say he was better or more important because of his donation), and still many said that he was guilty of this same “showing off” sin. Give me a break, that kind of reasoning might work in an atheist’s mind, who seeks to discredit Christians and force them into hiding, but true Christians know a false teaching, one made up by someone who wants them to hide their light. Give glory to God, help each other, and lead by example! No one can know your faith if you are mute!

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    • LeadNotFollow
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:01pm

      Rush is right about Tebow.

      In my opinion, faith is why (singer) Scotty McCreery is under attack; Supposedly just because he got caught lip-syncing during a holiday parade. Many celebrities lip-sync (most very badly) when they are on board a float in a parade.

      Never in the history of holiday parades, has anyone been publicly bashed for lip-syncing, like this polite, conservative Christian teenager, Scotty McCreery. No one would dare bash liberal Mariah Carey.

      Jay Leno even showed the video clip of Scotty, then bashed him. Leno has gotten so evil. Scotty had just performed on his show a few weeks earlier, and I would bet Jay Leno got the highest viewer ratings that night, than he’s had in ages.

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    • LeadNotFollow
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:12pm

      JL… You’re right. All faiths are tolerated except the Christian faith.

      I had to remove all Christian symbols from my vehicle, because I was being targeted by other drivers, on nearly a daily basis. I feel naked without my bumper stickers, my Jesus fish, and the tiny cross I had hanging from my rear view mirror. I feel as if I’ve betrayed my faith, turned my back on GOD.

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    • maccow
      Posted on December 7, 2011 at 10:42am

      Gramma B

      Jesus professed openly that He was they way the truth and the light, and they killed Him. Stephen was stoned for professing Jesus in public. Peter professed Jesus at Pentecost and the church was born and he was later publicly beaten and eventually crucified. Paul contended for Jesus in the churches and synagogues, and in public and he was repeatedly beaten and stoned and eventually beheaded. Maybe if they had listened to the Matthew 6 sermon they could have spared themselves. But I for one am glad they didn’t. As the media (world) looks to stone Tebow (figuratively?) I would say that he stands in good company. If I am ever put on trial by the world for being a Christian, I would hope that there would be as much evidence to convict me as Tim has against him.

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  • cmsmik
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:42am

    Love Tim Tebow, he is the real deal! I would love to see him and the Broncos go all the way to the Superbowl this year!

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    • Rillobymorning
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 12:19pm

      Agreed!

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    • Bluebonnet
      Posted on December 7, 2011 at 9:13pm

      I’d never give up a chance to thank my Lord & Savior, alone or in public, “thank you, Lord,” so why shouldn’t Tebow thank the Lord for good that happens? He also said he Thanks Jesus if he doesn’t win. We give thanks for ALL things, not just the winning.
      We’re supposed to let our light shine and not be ashamed. I’m heart warmed by Tim Tebow showing his Love for our Lord, it’s much nicer than the other sick, foul language we hear all around us. Tim is not preaching to anyone, he’s giving Thanks to God, our Savior.

      For the first time in years, I’m gonna watch all the Bronco games when Tebow plays. God bless him.
      I used to go to many Bronco games, in fact went to first game Elway ever played with Broncos. In fact, 1st game he was supposed to play, he backed out due to illness, or scaredness.

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  • Anonymous T. Irrelevant
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:40am

    I listened to Rush, yesterday. People, nowadays, just seem to hate “goody two-shoes” people. It makes them feel bad about themselves.

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    • conservator
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 10:46am

      This may be why there are so many people who will vote for anyone but Romney.

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    • barstooltestpilot
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 11:24am

      Correct!.. Nothing harder to tolerate than a good example.

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    • circleDwagons
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 11:39am

      @conservator. santorie is a goodie too shoe, romney is just big government prog

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    • NoRoomForSocialismHere
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 2:55pm

      It was the norm to be good and moral now its a goodie two shoes, funny

      Tebow is a man and a good one. We must allow all to stumble but not stay on the ground.
      This is a good son with a good mom
      God Bless them

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  • PPMStudios
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:36am

    It’s truly about hate. Atheists absolutely hate the fact that there are people who believe. They don’t understand it and most probably never will. Actually, it’s rather sad if you think about it. They’re lost souls……..

    I live in Denver and last year, Tebow’s first season with the Donkeys, his Jersey sold more than ANY other in the NFL. Reading through this thread just proves there are a lot of people who know and acknowledge who’s in charge of their lives….

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    • copatriots
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:40am

      Evergreen here. Will be glad for a day in the 30′s for a break. :-)

      I stopped watching the NFL a few years ago but, after following the score online, I watched the end of the Broncos game Sunday because of Tebow. I might just have to watch the rest of the season. Go Tebow!

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    • coloradolifer
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 12:20pm

      My brother, an avowed non-believer, has softened not only to the power of prayer (”It must work,” he said.) but also to the presence of God in Tim’s life. The fact that his teammates stand firmly WITH him, not just BEHIND him, speaks volumes of Tim’s witnessing. Glory to God! And… GO BRONCOS!!!!

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    • NoRoomForSocialismHere
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 1:18pm

      Tebow and all Christains are in a spiritual battle and the heat has been turned up by the athiests

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    • loveliberty83
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 1:19pm

      he has given the kids in his home town in Ga someone to look up to, he came back visited the schools & encouraged the kids to do welthis is what kids need it it is okay to be good & not a druggy

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  • HuntingMusicDotCom
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:31am

    Its really simple actually…..who would want to be reminded of their separation from God? When Tebow lives his love for Christ there a “Coals being heaped on the heads” of the lost….Jesus said he would do so and it is awesome to witness it!

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  • imsteph
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:19am

    the name of Jesus has power—-and those forces in the world that now have our country by the throat Hate Him and those who boldly espouse His presence, power, and dominion. so of course-in a sport that is for some reason being attached by the political powers that be-tim will continue to be attacked. maybe it is because there is a strong contingent of believers in that sport that it is being attacked on so many levels to ‘change’ their game and denude it of all fun and ‘playability’….

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  • garyM
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:12am

    Tebow displays humility, people don’t like humility, they like meaner than a junkyard dog. The opposite of humble is prideful and not giving God the Glory. Pride is mankind’s biggest problem.There is 63 references to pridefulness in the Bible, here is a few!
    Psalm 10:4
    In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.

    Psalm 56:2
    My adversaries pursue me all day long; in their pride many are attacking me.

    Proverbs 11:2
    When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.

    1 John 2:16
    For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.

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  • kickagrandma
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:05am

    “Stand up, stand up for JESUS, ye soldiers of the cross
    Lift high HIS royal banner, it must not suffer loss.
    From victory unto victory HIS army shall HE lead
    `Til every foe is vanquished and CHRIST IS LORD indeed.”

    We are either for HIM or against HIM. There is no in between. And those who are FOR HIM must be sold out to HIM 100%. Nothing else works.

    Think of a stream: if it is narrow when there is no rain, it soon dries up. If it is connected to an unending supply of water, it will flow on forever.

    Be a good time to hook up with that unending supply, y’all.

    JESUS IS LORD and one day soon, every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that JESUS CHRIST IS LORD. It either will be a confession of great joy and liberation or one of absolute desolation depending on whether or not you welcomed HIM into your life earlier than the ultimate encounter.

    May HE open your hearts, minds, eyes and souls to HIM this very day, this very minute. In the name above all names, JESUS THE CHRIST, amen.

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  • paleoman
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:04am

    Run Tebow run. I love it & Jesus saves. Prepare for 2012

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  • Moozmom
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:02am

    I do not recall in the 1940‘s and 1950’s that a Christian or Jewish person on the world stage in sports, politics, or business was maligned; in fact, that was the norm and America expected successful folks be be Christian or Jewish and admired their faith. Beginning in the late 1950‘s and 1960’s there began a worship of the “bad boy” and the “hero” in modern culture was the hoodlum, the anti-social. Who began this process? The progressives and socialists in America via television and movies. McCarthy was not allowed to go far enough, fast enough. The communists infiltrated America. Mass media and the availabilty of the public’s exposure to communism has resulted in the current administration in Washington and the current social problems.

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    • MacWell
      Posted on December 7, 2011 at 2:07pm

      Hey Mom, has it occurred to you that the 50‘s is the time in America that we the people allowed one woman to kick God from America’s children’s classroom? It isn’t a stretch to figure out that soon after that not only our classrooms started their wild ride down the toilet, but the result it had on America’s children to turn from God and embrace evil.

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  • mikee1
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:02am

    Probably true. Do not follow football much, but do you think that he would be getting this overwhelming NEGATIVE press if he were not so open about being CHRISTIAN? Do you think he would be getting it from the PC SPORTS’ media if he were a BLACK CHRISTIAN? lol. The Bible states: “DO NOT BE SURPRISED IF THE WORLD HATES YOU. IT HATED ME FIRST.” This is a quote of of the Eternal Lord, Jesus of Nazerth, who will be back to strip Satan of his last stronghold, prison planet, Earth. LOL. I can’t wait to see all the satanists shipped off to HELL. Just hope I do not go with them. LOL.

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  • Unbelievable
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 7:58am

    He‘s making these fools heads explode and I’m loving every minute of it!! HAHAHAHA

    I’m proud to say my kids look up to him as a positive role model!!!

    GO TEBOW!!

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    • Pujols
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:05am

      Rush is right. Even if you don’t like Rush He knows the Libs like the back of His hand. This Guy has their number. That’s why the Libs just talk crap about Rush and Beck.

      Rush is a Neo-con and Beck is more fair minded, but both are right.

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    • grandmaof5
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:24am

      Anyone who hasn‘t read Tebow’s book is missing a great read, especially for kids aspiring to be great athletes and children of God. This book will definitelly give them strength of character and a will to work harder at whatever their endeavor is.

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  • SpankDaMonkey
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 7:56am

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    Jesus is just one reason, the other “He’s A Winner!”……………

    Keep Score at your kids games, don’t let some P.C. idiot tell you keeping score will hurt their little feelings. We need Winners & Losers…………

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:20am

      Like my avatar?

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    • SpankDaMonkey
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:56am

      .
      I should have figured……….

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 9:51am

      It’s showing the LSU avatar on my screen monkey, is it still Archie on yours? Honestly.

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  • Locked
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 7:56am

    This “theory” has been kicked around since he first started shining at UF; not sure why theblaze is offering it like it’s something new. I personally think Tebow is “as good as he seems.” I hope he keeps it up!

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    • LookingforJustice
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 10:00am

      The Blaze is UPDATING the continuing WINS by the Broncos & the continuing debate re Tebow.

      This young man exudes a very kid like exuberance when being interviewed after the games. He actually owns up to his mistakes on the field and PRAISES the plays by his fellow teammates. Tebow then fields questions about his FAITH with JOY! That inner strength of conviction & the outward display just slays the HATERS!!!!
      Americans are embracing Tim & this team! His enthusiasm is renewing Christians’ faith and hopefully knocking on the door of the unbelievers!
      Thanks Tim, and thank your teammates as well….

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 7:52am

    I think the anti Tebow sentiment out there illustrates the moral decline of America over the last half century. In 1955 Tim Tebow would be on every Wheaties box and every kid in America would be wearing his jersey. In 2011, Tim Tebow is a a pariah and kids are encouraged to idolize Michael Vick and Ndamukong Suh. It’s a sad state of affairs.

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    • PATRIOTGRUNT
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 9:45am

      @ GONZO : You are 100% correct.

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    • barber2
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 10:02am

      Think it started with the 60′s radicals decided that Columbus was a nasty, white, European colonial oppressor . Been downhill ever since…

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    • Baberaham Lincoln
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 11:34am

      Come on, man. Tebow coverage dominates ESPN and its sister stations. Similarly, if you haven‘t seen a Tebow jersey on a kid I don’t know where you are living, because the jersey has been one of the NFL’s hottest selling — even before he was getting playing time. People love Tebow, he is by far one of the most popular players in the league. The backlash simply comes from the fact that many think it is undeserved — he has won only a few games (against mostly poor teams), and he doesn’t have the capabilities to be a true NFL quarterback. The overt Christianity he displays certainly turns some people off, but it’s by no means taking away from his overwhelming popularity.

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    • gramma b
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 12:01pm

      Gonzo, it’s a fulfillment of prophecy: “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, DESPISERS OF THOSE THAT ARE GOOD, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.” 2 Timothy 3:1-5.

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    • Gonzo
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 12:35pm

      Baberahamlincoln: I see kids in Denver with Tebow jerseys and I see analysts on ESPN explaining why Tebaow can never make it as an NFL QB.

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  • ares338
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 7:48am

    As long as it doesn’t delay the game demonstrations of most kinds are allowed.

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  • Continental Patriot
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 7:46am

    Liberal and atheist hate for this young man is nothing more than the words of the good Lord causing an unbearable ringing in their evil-flooded minds. So they screech for it to stop in the forms of character assassinations and attempts to shame this good and righteous young man. We should be teaching our children to look up to men like Tebow because they are just so darn rare in this chaotic world today. I’m sure many of you are. If I had children I would be.

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  • Godisthegreatest
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 7:44am

    Touchdown by Jesus! Yeah!!!!!!

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  • SamIamTwo
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 7:44am

    They prob don’t know it but their hate is against God.

    “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.” Matthew 5.11

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  • ProfessorClyde
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 7:40am

    The name of Jesus drive the demons nuts.

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    • rangerp
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 7:49am

      The left and progressives hate Tim, because they see his religion being true and real.

      James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

      During the last presidential election, Obama stood up and declared himself a born again christian, and said that “Jesus was his Lord and Savior”. Did you hear any of the athiest crowd, libs, or progresives get upset up these statements? No, and they do not get mad, when they see fake religion.

      The left does not get upset when a high profile athlete dances around in the endzone, then points toward heaven, or does a little prayer.

      When you skin it back, they really hate Tim, because they know he is a real christain, with real convictions, to include not supporting abortion. The left knows fake from real.

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    • old white guy
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 7:57am

      professor, i agree. it would seem far too many of us have the demon residing inside and that is the problem.

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    • copatriots
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:08am

      Well said, RANGER! Keep Tim in your prayers. There will be a lot of pressure, worldly and demonic, against him who want nothing more for him to fail in his faith walk. May God give Tim supernatural strength that surpasses all understanding!

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    • watashbuddyfriend
      Posted on December 6, 2011 at 8:13am

      OLD WHITE GUY, and PROFESSOR, we all have the two natures in us (a gift from God), just that depends on which one controls!

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  • Stuck_in_CA
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 7:39am

    Rush is right again, as usual.
    Luke 12:8 Also I say unto you, Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God:
    12:9 But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.
    12:10 And whosoever shall speak a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but unto him that blasphemeth against the Holy Ghost it shall not be forgiven.

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  • Taxpayer550
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 7:37am

    Matthew 5:10-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”

    John 15:10 “If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this the world hates you.”

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  • wowthird
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 7:35am

    Rush is absolutely right! The media wants to hear as little as possible about God from anyone, especially someone that is successful and proud of his faith.

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  • acdcguy
    Posted on December 6, 2011 at 7:33am

    It’s not so much about the “Tebowing”, it’s that we have to hear about it all the time. Maybe if media would leave it alone, this would go away!!

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