Jesus and Boxing

[X]

I find most people that drone on about their religion pretty stupid and annoying. I donlt really care what imaginary friends people have, nor do I appreciate these people somehow believing that they have some duty or right to tell me how to live my life. They can all fuck off, as far as I am concerned.

[Andre]

Well Im a God lover, but it irks me too.

If I was fighting and the other guy beat me and said thank you Jesus.
I would say post fight interview "I was doing fine until Jesus butted in!"

Same goes the other way for me too... If I won "I'd really like to thank Satan for the win, I realize that the other fighter was Cristian so I dont want to wreck his faith or upset him and have him think Jesus likes me more, "so umm someone kicked ass tonight it must be the other guy then eh?"

[Memphis]

"I was doing fine until Jesus butted in!"

That bastard put something in his water.

[Gandalf]

I find most people that drone on about their religion pretty stupid and annoying. I donlt really care what imaginary friends people have, nor do I appreciate these people somehow believing that they have some duty or right to tell me how to live my life. They can all fuck off, as far as I am concerned.

That's like one of my posts, but in blue. Nice one.

[Fenster]

I too find it weird that they thank god/jesus for hepling them beat someone up. Madness. Utter madness.

[Mattyhitman]

I too find it weird that they thank god/jesus for hepling them beat someone up. Madness. Utter madness.

I Agree.

Now if Byrd and Holyfield met, on who's side would God be on ? would the fight end a draw?
Also If a muslim boxer and christian boxer fought, could the winner proclaim that his God is the better?

[Beanz]

Bilbo this is not a meaning of life thread. This is a thread in BOXING TALK about Jesus and BOXING. I am quite happy to engage with you in another more appropriate area should you wish to exercise your Christian empathy in ascertaining how atheists lives are more meaningful than inanimate objects like rocks.

[Kev]

Bilbo this is not a meaning of life thread. This is a thread in BOXING TALK about Jesus and BOXING. I am quite happy to engage with you in another more appropriate area should you wish to exercise your Christian empathy in ascertaining how atheists lives are more meaningful than inanimate objects like rocks.

Fair enough. Create a thread if you Wish explaining how your life has more value than a rock. I would argue no, seeing as ultimately you are merely an evolved rock according to your own belief system, and one which exists for maybe 0.0000001% as long as a nice bit of granite.

[Mars_ax]

Bilbo this is not a meaning of life thread. This is a thread in BOXING TALK about Jesus and BOXING. I am quite happy to engage with you in another more appropriate area should you wish to exercise your Christian empathy in ascertaining how atheists lives are more meaningful than inanimate objects like rocks.

Seriously Beanz, don't you have better things to do with your time then attempting to "debate" a religious bigot and/or condescending nitwit like bibbo?

Keep in mind:
#1. First Law of Debate: Never argue with a fool ~ people might
forget who's who.
#2. Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
#3. When having to deal with a godist/creationist bigot on a boxing forum, ignore is bliss.

cheers

[Memphis]

Bilbo this is not a meaning of life thread. This is a thread in BOXING TALK about Jesus and BOXING. I am quite happy to engage with you in another more appropriate area should you wish to exercise your Christian empathy in ascertaining how atheists lives are more meaningful than inanimate objects like rocks.

Seriously Beanz, don't you have better things to do with your time then attempting to "debate" a religious bigot and/or condescending nitwit like bibbo?

Keep in mind:
#1. First Law of Debate: Never argue with a fool ~ people might
forget who's who.
#2. Never argue with an idiot, they drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
#3. When having to deal with a godist/creationist bigot on a boxing forum, ignore is bliss.

cheers

Shall we take this to the off topic board? I've actually added a post on this so please continue.

[LobowolfXXX]

Generally, one's religion is important to that person, and being famous gives one a platform. If you don't want to hear what someone has to say, turn off the TV after the fight.

[VictorCharlie]

I tend to believe people should be private about their religion but can't say I've ever given much thought to professional athletes speaking about their faith post event. Seems pretty insignificant to me.

[Kev]

Whilst I don't believe God has favourite boxers or actively assists one fighter in beating up another I don't see the problem in someone having an attitude of grattitude for any blessings that happen to them in this life.

I also don't see anything threatening in it but I guess for an atheist who has accepted he is nothing and his life meaningless, an alternative world view where believers see themselves as valuable and loved would need to be ridiculed and rejected else the atheist might think he has got a raw deal.

[Master]

Bent would justify boxing and his religion by saying that he would never throw the first punch in the ring. Herbie Hide finished him anyway.

[Andre]

Whilst I don't believe God has favourite boxers or actively assists one fighter in beating up another I don't see the problem in someone having an attitude of grattitude for any blessings that happen to them in this life.

I also don't see anything threatening in it but I guess for an atheist who has accepted he is nothing and his life meaningless, an alternative world view where believers see themselves as valuable and loved would need to be ridiculed and rejected else the atheist might think he has got a raw deal.

Thats all very true.

Many people think of it like the Jehovas comming around and knocking your door though.