26CornerBlitz Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) ESPN: Arian Foster Opens Up about his Beliefs (4:37) LIFE'S BIGGEST QUESTIONS are leading me through a narrow street in a stately Houston neighborhood, where haunting piles of home furnishings-cabinets, carpet, curtains-lie on the north side of the street in mud-streaked abandon. Meanwhile, the south side, unharmed by the torrential rain, looks as if it took up arms and ravaged the other. The difference is so stark, so precise, that some might be tempted to invoke divine intervention. And if a just God intervened to spare the folks on the south side, why would he beget fires-of-hell vengeance upon those who happened to purchase a home on the other side of the street, where the floodwaters flowed over the curb, across the lawns and through living rooms and kitchens? Edited August 9, 2015 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 And why is this news or newsworthy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 And why is this news or newsworthy? Why isn't it? Football and religion are closely intertwined and he's going against the grain. It's interesting to me and if it isn't for you.....So be it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 why is this on the main page? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Free country---he can believe in what he wants or doesnt who cares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ko12010 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 This should be merged into the Bills QB purgatory thread maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Good for him. Takes some guts to say that publicly. You end up with a target on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 And why is this news or newsworthy? Because everything is infotainment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 He used the word "begets" so he must be smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonabb Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Why isn't it? Football and religion are closely intertwined and he's going against the grain. It's interesting to me and if it isn't for you.....So be it! It's irrelevant to this board first and anyone who wants to bring religion into the place and space we come to avoid real world issues is a fool or worse a missionary. Second, the only thing "closely intertwined" is that religion is a fantasy and you can play fantasy football. When you prove God exists, I'll start listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma Pecoraro Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Amen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Here we go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloMatt Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 If there is a god for Bills fans he is a malevolent deity. Four straight Superbowl loses and then a 15 year drought. Seems he may be right. . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ko12010 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 And now with The X-Files coming back, who knows when our misery will end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Why isn't it? Football and religion are closely intertwined and he's going against the grain. It's interesting to me and if it isn't for you.....So be it! What?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 What?? Normally I'd agree with you but you have been worshipping Tom Brady a lot lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemhoff Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Get the popcorn ready...this has potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBeane Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I'm a little disappointed this hasn't spiraled out of control yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 I'm a little disappointed this hasn't spiraled out of control yet. There's no reason why it should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Oh, look! Everyone saying there is going to be something fun. That someone will praise their religious and stomp on someone's beliefs. Maybe someone will say something blasphemous. But, sorry to disappoint ya'll that's not happening. That's because as much as you like it, guys who are firmly embedded with their beliefs - pro religious or not - won't bother wasting time. All that can be said and there is no way to disagree with it; kudos for him for his beliefs, and so what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Oh, look! Everyone saying there is going to be something fun. That someone will praise their religious and stomp on someone's beliefs. Maybe someone will say something blasphemous. But, sorry to disappoint ya'll that's not happening. That's because as much as you like it, guys who are firmly embedded with their beliefs - pro religious or not - won't bother wasting time. All that can be said and there is no way to disagree with it; kudos for him for his beliefs, and so what? Three words summarize his diatribe: Me, me, me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 God created the crickets who's chorus of chirping has accompanied this incredibly uninteresting story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Three words summarize his diatribe: Me, me, me. yup, so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Good for him. Takes some guts to say that publicly. You end up with a target on you. Maybe that's why God pulled AF's groin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Why isn't it? Football and religion are closely intertwined and he's going against the grain. It's interesting to me and if it isn't for you.....So be it! What?? I assumed that was sarcasm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I assumed that was sarcasm. sadly, it wasn't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJDK Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) Somewhere in Philadelphia Tim Tebows' eyelid begins to twitch as he reads about Foster... Edited August 7, 2015 by SJDK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 This stands in stark contrast to somebody like Tom Brady, who not only believes in God, but seems to think of himself as the devine being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 So? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroi Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I wonder if he believes in himself?? Imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Rolling around Houston listening to Sam Harris audio books Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) Well I gotta say something about this, don't I? God's existence isn't dependent on people believing he does or doesn't - that's not the point of why we decide. There's something we can all agree on - God either does exist or he doesn't - that has to be true. The questions that one has to ask themselves are; If he does exist and I don't believe it, what's the result? If he doesn't exist and I believe he does, what's the result? Edited August 7, 2015 by Triple Threat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I would like to bring this thread back on topic. EJ sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I would like to bring this thread back on topic. EJ sucks! We know - and then we lost 3 draft picks to think we could make him better with Sammy. Morons I'll tell ya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transient Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Two thoughts: 1) Who does AF think is responsible for SJ13's drop against the Steelers then? 2) If AF is right, have I been hallucinating His posts when I stalk The Aud Club on SabreSpace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Maybe that's why God pulled AF's groin... God has it in for the Texans. He wanted that franchise in L.A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregmo Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 It's irrelevant to this board first and anyone who wants to bring religion into the place and space we come to avoid real world issues is a fool or worse a missionary. Second, the only thing "closely intertwined" is that religion is a fantasy and you can play fantasy football. When you prove God exists, I'll start listening. Ancient Aliens on H2... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enlightener Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 better than being devil worshippers...like all patriot players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwalter Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 shocking that this made headlines. i'd guess more than a quarter of the league feels similarly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Good to see (read) an articulate, thoughtful athlete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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