Prickly Pete

I have heard enough people claim that some thing doesn't bother them, to have doubts when I see it related to volatile issues. Especially when they haven't given much thought to the issue (which you imply when you call it an "interesting point"). That relates to something about all this that I don't understand. Why does an all powerful God need help from all us mortals?

I am just letting you know why some don't like Tebow...you are too far gone to bicker with. That point never occurred to you? That is the blind spot in so many of these Christian arguments. It's okay if it's Christian based, but no other religions allowed (you say you wouldn't mind, but I doubt that, and plenty of Christians would LOSE THEIR MINDS if that happened).

The problem is "believers" often try to influence government policy, and when you see these faiths as crazy myths, it's disturbing to see people like Tebow having any kind of influence.

They both believe their own bull****, but Tebow uses a kind of white, corporate approach to spreading the word, and Lewis opts for the ghetto preacher role. Both methods are insidious in their own way. Which is worse, I'm not sure. Lewis is much more "in your face", and has a pretty dark history, but Tebow (who I think is actually a pretty nice kid whose entire life has been engulfed by the church, and is easily manipulated) may be more dangerous, because he has some big money behind him.

It mainly matters to the people that want to watch the Super Bowl without having Ray Lewis's story, face, and antics thrown in our face all game long (at the very least).

Do you mean "capital" (because we are being "technical" here)?

Ray Lewis implies that God is endorsing him. That implies that he is worthy of God's good will, which implies that Ray Lewis must be a good guy. That is why he grandstands, to say "how can I be a bad guy if God is having all these great things happen to me?". It's a total ego trip, and the more he insists it is "God's work" the more I think he is compensating. Lot's of bad guys have won Super Bowls, and lots of bad guys have been ministers, priest's, and ayatollah's. I also question his constant proclamations about "being a man", and his manhood, etc. Draw your own conclusions about that.

Sure. There is no other insight needed.

meh. As a fan for 35 years now, it's come to mean nothing. All I care about is the TEAM accomplishments. After such terrible seasons, these kinds of accolades almost feel like the trophy they give to EVERY little leaguer for participating. "Now we have a few awards for some of the other teams in the league. Here you go guys. Thanks for playing in our league".

How important is the Pro Bowl to fans on this board? Do any here really get satisfaction by having Spiller play in this game. It means nothing to me, but if someone could explain why it is important to them as a fan of the Bills, I'm all ears.

I think it is obvious from watching any interviews with Ray Lewis that he is a violent creep. His "nice guy" act comes across extremely forced, and he isn't real sharp. He is a passionate, violent, football player. Fun to watch on the field, but not someone to look to for spiritual guidance.

Ray Lewis is a creep.