Religion And Boxing. Do They Mix?

[Kev]

I am a Christian. Can't say I am devout, I honestly do try to be though. I love God with my whole heart and do TRY and follow what the Bible teaches. I am not ashamed of this and never will be. However, one of my passions is boxing. I train, go into a ring in the attempt to send another man to his destruction.

I believe that what I am doing is not wrong in the eyes of God. It's a sport and as long as my motives are for a smooth easy victory then it's alright. If I went into the ring with the hope to hurt the other guy as much as possible, then I believe God would be angered by my motives.

I respect all peoples beliefs. Islam through to Christianity. So I want to hear other peoples opinions on the topic.

Do you believe a 'Godly' person can still do boxing?
Or do you believe it contradicts what God would want?

Cheers

As boxinggorrilla said it's fine to have as a personal belief but I think it's misguided to think that God has favourites in boxing and prefers one fighter over another.

In fact I think the very idea that God even cares at all whether you win a boxing fight or not is just absurd.

Surely God is interested in the grand scale of things, saving souls, healing the sick, preaching the gospel, preparing the way for the coming of Jesus in judgement.

Given the fact he's obviously clearly very busy I don't think praying to him for you to be able to beat another fighter is a very noble thing to do.

You will get out of boxing what you are prepared to put into it. Train hard, improve your skills and dedicate yourself to the sport and you will probably do well, providing you have the talent.

If not any amount of praying for victory will avail you nothing. After all, who would want to win a fight because God Almighty had to help you win? Much more satisfying to be able to say you did it on your own.

[Mar]

I actually don't care what anyone says after a fight...if some guy wants to give a sermon fine..if a guy wants to give a ton of shout out's fine...it's thier moment to use in whatever way they want...i respect that. As far as religion and the sport to an individual...it's just that a sport you can be a devout christain,muslim whatever and be the best at what you do...it's not illegal everyone knows what they are in for and hell christian or not there is a lot worse a person could be choosing to do with thier life....

[SweetPea]

Mike Tyson was a very religious fighter.
"I want to eat his children. Praise be to Allah."

[halo]

Giving the other cheek after being struck may prove difficult for a boxer to practice. Now which religion practiced "an eye for an eye"? hehe :P

[MistaDibbs]

I think like any real boxing lover, god does not hate the boxers or the sport, but rather the nut-hugging fans that proclaim their fighter to be the best.

[DarkDestroyer]

Over here in Holland we have a fighter named Ray Joval.
He is a good boxer and a christian as well
He fights fot the Lord(he says). Also, he is always giving back to the community with special projects for teens to give them a good start in life. We praise him for it.

[Tysonbruno]

It worked for Naz

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It worked for Naz

I didn't know Muslims drink.

Naz is a Borracho

[southakron314]

Why not.

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Why not.

Coz they're muslims. They're not suppose to drink alcohol and get drunk.

[Ice Man]

Look man this is how i have come to see it. In the bible (in Genesis) it says that we are created after the image of Yahweh (God). What does that mean? we have the same attributes of our Father, meaning you can and will create all good bad or ugly things that happen in your life. So if you choose to box, then box. That's what i do. There is no blackboard in the sky saying "THUS SAYETH GOD...YOU HAVE TO DO THIS" You are master over your own actions and choices (freewill). And if you want to show appreciation to your creator, do your passion and give him the Glory. That's what the Gospel is all about, doing your passion and being thankful for everyday you see. AMEN LOL

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Look man this is how i have come to see it. In the bible (in Genesis) it says that we are created after the image of Yahweh (God). What does that mean? we have the same attributes of our Father, meaning you can and will create all good bad or ugly things that happen in your life. So if you choose to box, then box. That's what i do. There is no blackboard in the sky saying "THUS SAYETH GOD...YOU HAVE TO DO THIS" You are master over your own actions and choices (freewill). And if you want to show appreciation to your creator, do your passion and give him the Glory. That's what the Gospel is all about, doing your passion and being thankful for everyday you see. AMEN LOL

Amen to that brothah.

[Scrap]

Religion is a good thing for Boxers, if everything goes tits up theres always someone else to blame, Amen.

[Lords Gym]

[tkdboy]

I don't believe in any religions but i believe in people and myself. I have never viewed my fights as hurting someone and I dont feel hurt wether I win or lose. But I see a lot of good when I teach children the martial arts I feel it makes them better human beings that will do great things with there lives. I don't have any worries about weather god will accept that or not I think Im on the good side of things most of the time.