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DO you think God plays a role in sports outcomes?

JonnyPistachioJonnyPistachio Florida Posts: 10,219
edited February 2013 in All Encompassing Trip
on the MSN homepage there is a survey that asks:

"Do you feel God plays a role in the outcome of sporting events?"

Yes, I do >> 24 % (96,392 votes)
No, I don't >> 71 % (290,351 votes)
I'm not sure >> 5 % (23,298 votes)

:fp: :fp: :fp:

Are 90K people fucking with me?
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  • Hugh Freaking DillonHugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    :corn:
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  • DissidentmanDissidentman Posts: 15,378
    JonnyPistachio wrote:
    on the MSN homepage there is a survey that asks:

    "Do you feel God plays a role in the outcome of sporting events?"

    Yes, I do >> 24 % (96,392 votes)
    No, I don't >> 71 % (290,351 votes)
    I'm not sure >> 5 % (23,298 votes)

    :fp: :fp: :fp:

    Are 90K people fucking with me?

    Totally. God hates the Yankees.
  • JK_LivinJK_Livin South Jersey Posts: 7,365
    Of course he does. The only reason people go to church is to pray about sports.
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  • DURPDURP OhighO Posts: 2,180
    No

    But the Easter Bunny does figure that one out.
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  • SatansFutonSatansFuton Posts: 5,399
    That's sort of the cover story of the latest SI

    lewis-cover-2-4-13.jpg?w=590

    It's less about God playing a role and more about religious culture in sports, but does touch on various issues.

    And of course they had to put Ray in some sort of baptismal/praying pose on the front.
    "See a broad to get dat booty yak 'em, leg 'er down, a smack 'em yak 'em!"
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 30,541
    Dissidentman wrote:
    JonnyPistachio wrote:
    on the MSN homepage there is a survey that asks:

    "Do you feel God plays a role in the outcome of sporting events?"

    Yes, I do >> 24 % (96,392 votes)
    No, I don't >> 71 % (290,351 votes)
    I'm not sure >> 5 % (23,298 votes)

    :fp: :fp: :fp:

    Are 90K people fucking with me?

    Totally. God hates the Yankees.

    No i think he hates the Cubs way more and Red Sox right below them :P :wave:
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,876
    SatansFuton wrote:
    That's sort of the cover story of the latest SI

    lewis-cover-2-4-13.jpg?w=590

    It's less about God playing a role and more about religious culture in sports, but does touch on various issues.

    And of course they had to put Ray in some sort of baptismal/praying pose on the front.


    That makes me want to puke.
  • DissidentmanDissidentman Posts: 15,378
    SatansFuton wrote:
    That's sort of the cover story of the latest SI

    lewis-cover-2-4-13.jpg?w=590

    It's less about God playing a role and more about religious culture in sports, but does touch on various issues.

    And of course they had to put Ray in some sort of baptismal/praying pose on the front.

    I predict I'll get stabbed by Ray Lewis before God intervenes in a sporting event.
  • DURPDURP OhighO Posts: 2,180
    SatansFuton wrote:
    That's sort of the cover story of the latest SI

    lewis-cover-2-4-13.jpg?w=590

    It's less about God playing a role and more about religious culture in sports, but does touch on various issues.

    And of course they had to put Ray in some sort of baptismal/praying pose on the front.

    I don't have and opinion of Lewis. But in my mind the image I always have of him is in the orange jumpsuit in Fulton County court. Is it fair probably not but that's what happens.
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  • pjhawkspjhawks Posts: 12,681
    no of course not. if he or she did how could you explain the NY Giants winning 2 super bowls in the past 4 years and all the titles in all sports Boston has won over the years. Surely he or she would be punishing 'those' people :lol:

    as for ray lewis it's sickening how they are trying to portray him these days.
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    Did God play a role in the outcome of the 10C lottery? He obviously has a beef with me then... :lol:
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  • SatansFutonSatansFuton Posts: 5,399
    The only sports God has ever watched is "Superdogs! Superjocks!" and "American Gladiators".
    "See a broad to get dat booty yak 'em, leg 'er down, a smack 'em yak 'em!"
  • even flow - question markeven flow - question mark Posts: 1,568
    I don't know about the outcomes but for sure god plays a roll in a big catch, or run in football and I know that god is all about the Grammy Awards.

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  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,134
    JonnyPistachio wrote:
    on the MSN homepage there is a survey that asks:

    "Do you feel God plays a role in the outcome of sporting events?"

    Yes, I do >> 24 % (96,392 votes)
    No, I don't >> 71 % (290,351 votes)
    I'm not sure >> 5 % (23,298 votes)

    :fp: :fp: :fp:

    Are 90K people fucking with me?
    :lol: Actually, I'm surprised the number isn't way higher for yes. I thought people who believe in God thought he has a hand in EVERYTHING. :think:
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  • Jason PJason P Posts: 19,165
    I like that one Bill's receiver who blamed God for letting him drop a TD pass. :lol:

    I give him credit for making it a two-way street unlike 99.999% of other sports stars that give credit to him only when they win.
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    Jordan is a god...not thee god, ,but a god

    carry on
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  • SatansFutonSatansFuton Posts: 5,399
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    :lol: Actually, I'm surprised the number isn't way higher for yes. I thought people who believe in God thought he has a hand in EVERYTHING. :think:

    It would also require them to come to the conclusion that if they lose, God likes the other team more than their team. It's easier to say that God is too busy to mess with sports than to deal with the idea that God likes the Redskins more than the Cowboys.
    "See a broad to get dat booty yak 'em, leg 'er down, a smack 'em yak 'em!"
  • Jason PJason P Posts: 19,165
    Rumor is that God hates Cleveland.

    Sporting outcomes may just be a secondary effect of His smoting.
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  • DURPDURP OhighO Posts: 2,180
    Jason P wrote:
    I like that one Bill's receiver who blamed God for letting him drop a TD pass. :lol:

    I give him credit for making it a two-way street unlike 99.999% of other sports stars that give credit to him only when they win.

    Stevie Johnson is his name
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  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,209
    JonnyPistachio wrote:
    on the MSN homepage there is a survey that asks:

    "Do you feel God plays a role in the outcome of sporting events?"

    Yes, I do >> 24 % (96,392 votes)
    No, I don't >> 71 % (290,351 votes)
    I'm not sure >> 5 % (23,298 votes)

    :fp: :fp: :fp:

    Are 90K people fucking with me?

    No I don't think God has a role in the outcome of sports. I think those who thank God after games are just thankful they survived through games without permanent injury or death. I would love to see sports without any injuries but we know that's not ever possible. Injuries are just part of sports, it sometimes determine the outcome of games and events more so than anything spiritual like God.

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  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    As an agnostic, and as someone who knows (even likes!) many people who do believe in god, I'll say that maybe their belief gives them the strength to do what it takes, to endure and persevere, to go beyond their perceived limitations or weaknesses - whether in sports, everyday life, what have you. I don't think that's a bad thing - at least, nothing to scoff at.

    (if people believed god itself could pre-determine the outcome of a game, then why even play to begin with?)

    My take on it, anyway.

    (oh, and the Grammy/Oscar/celeb award thing - whole 'nother ballpark!)
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    Oh, and JP...maybe they ARE fucking with ya :mrgreen:
  • Hugh Freaking DillonHugh Freaking Dillon Posts: 14,010
    SatansFuton wrote:
    That's sort of the cover story of the latest SI

    lewis-cover-2-4-13.jpg?w=590

    It's less about God playing a role and more about religious culture in sports, but does touch on various issues.

    And of course they had to put Ray in some sort of baptismal/praying pose on the front.

    he's standing on top of someone in this picture I'm guessing.
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  • pj1981pj1981 Posts: 288
    I'm going with no
  • DissidentmanDissidentman Posts: 15,378
    Hugh Freaking Dillon wrote:
    SatansFuton wrote:
    That's sort of the cover story of the latest SI

    lewis-cover-2-4-13.jpg?w=590

    It's less about God playing a role and more about religious culture in sports, but does touch on various issues.

    And of course they had to put Ray in some sort of baptismal/praying pose on the front.

    he's standing on top of someone in this picture I'm guessing.

    :lol::lol::lol:
  • chadwickchadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    in god we trust

    says that on my money... i have a couple bucks
    imagine how much it says that on sports fuckers' money
    they be havin big dollars
    way more than me

    they be all up in gods frickin whatnot and stuff
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  • DissidentmanDissidentman Posts: 15,378
    chadwick wrote:
    in god we trust

    says that on my money... i have a couple bucks
    imagine how much it says thay on sports fuckers' money
    they be havin big dollars
    way more than me

    they be all up in gods frickin whatnot and stuff

    They have less if they are living in California... Lot's of athlete types movin' on out.
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