The Role of God in Deciding Sports Outcomes

[bonarae]

http://nesn.com/2013/01/many-fans-belie ... to-survey/

Original Article: http://publicreligion.org/research/2013 ... ng-poll-2/

Does He really influence sports through athletes who believe in Him and the games they play in? Or are the outcomes only coincidences?

[Gil Dobie]

The athletes play according to their beliefs. If none believed in God, the actions of the players would differ as their beliefs in certain situations would differ, therefore changing the outcome of the game.

[clenz]

Also, really who gives a fuck outside of the "GOD DOESN'T BELONG ANY-FUCKING-WHERE!" crowd.

I couldn't give two fucks less if a player thanked any ancient Greek or Norse gods, God (or any version there of be it allah, yaweh, etc...), Buddah, Ghandi, the damn Flying Spaghetti Monster, etc...

Whatever they feel gives them the strength to compete and do what they do, great for fucking them.


It's never been a big deal to anyone other than fucks like D1B and will never be a big deal to anyone other than fucks like D1B......(let it also be known I very much like D1B the person, I'm referring to his online persona.)

[DSUrocks07]

I thought this was called the "Tebow Effect".

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[ASUMountaineer]

http://nesn.com/2013/01/many-fans-belie ... to-survey/

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Does He really influence sports through athletes who believe in Him and the games they play in? Or are the outcomes only coincidences?

No, he doesn't. If he did, Tebow would be playing in the Super Bowl instead of hoping for any NFL team to give him a shot--despite what SH says.

Considering everything going on in the world, I think there are much more important things on God's table than a football game.

[Gil Dobie]

No, he doesn't. If he did, Tebow would be playing in the Super Bowl instead of hoping for any NFL team to give him a shot--despite what SH says.

Sometimes God's answer is NO.

[ASUMountaineer]

No, he doesn't. If he did, Tebow would be playing in the Super Bowl instead of hoping for any NFL team to give him a shot--despite what SH says.

Sometimes God's answer is NO.

Perhaps.

[Brock Landers]

What about players that hail Satan? I'd think that would give an even better edge in the more violent sports

[Grizalltheway]

What about players that hail Satan? I'd think that would give an even better edge in the more violent sports

I'd personally rather call down the wrath of FSM on opposing defenses.

[tampajag]

I know God helped Southern win the Bayou Classic this year

[Gil Dobie]

What about players that hail Satan? I'd think that would give an even better edge in the more violent sports

Their beliefs reflect their game time decision also.

[Wedgebuster]

I just usually reserve the use of God for damning reasons when things don't work out well for my Packers.

[Brock Landers]

What about players that hail Satan? I'd think that would give an even better edge in the more violent sports

Their beliefs reflect their game time decision also.

Like, whether or not to kill a goat?

[Brock Landers]

What about players that hail Satan? I'd think that would give an even better edge in the more violent sports

I'd personally rather call down the wrath of FSM on opposing defenses.

Carbo-loading would be a rather beneficial tactic.


What about Mormonism? They'd have access to Joseph Smith's ice breath attack

[Gil Dobie]

Their beliefs reflect their game time decision also.

Like, whether or not to kill a goat?

I'll use your example of having an edge in more violent sports, not sure that I relate more violent to Satan worshipers. If a person believes in being more violent it does affect the outcome of the game at some point versus being less violent. If they are more violent the game is different than if those same people were less voilent.

[Brock Landers]

It was a joke, I'm not Tipper Gore

[Ivytalk]

God knows but doesn't decide.

[kalm]

Only the events she bets on.

[Gil Dobie]

It was a joke, I'm not Tipper Gore

I know it's a joke and I'm just playing along with you Not Tipper

[griz37]

What about players that hail Satan? I'd think that would give an even better edge in the more violent sports

I'd personally rather call down the wrath of FSM on opposing defenses.

With his noodly appendages the FSM would make one hell of a DB

[kalm]

I'd personally rather call down the wrath of FSM on opposing defenses.

With his noodly appendages the FSM would make one hell of a DB

Quit fooling around with your blasphemy and disrespect. FSM has bigger things to worry about than sporting events. Like whether or not a person with a gluten intolerance can be accepted.

Or punishing EC(b)

[JALMOND]

Many years ago when the Montana State Class A basketball championship was to be decided by the only two Catholic schools at that level, Butte Central and Billings Central, the question was asked who God would pull for in the game. The opinion of most was that, in that case, God would sit back and watch a helluva game.

The game was decided in overtime so I would say He did see a helluva game.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

With his noodly appendages the FSM would make one hell of a DB

Quit fooling around with your blasphemy and disrespect. FSM has bigger things to worry about than sporting events. Like whether or not a person with a gluten intolerance can be accepted.

You're also at a disadvantage on account of only having one meatball.

Sometimes FSM's answer is NO.