-Submitted by David Drumm (Nal), Guest Blogger
If Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Bruce Arians has his way only “high quality” people will be part of the Colts’ organization. What determines a “high quality” person in Arians’ mind? A person who “cares about faith, family and football.” No atheists are welcome.
Arians’ blatant bigotry against the 15% of Americans who reject faith may pay big dividends on the football field. The correlation between great performance on the field and belief in God is evidenced with Tim Tebow. When Tebow wins, millions of believers attribute the win to Tebow’s faith and their belief in God is reinforced.
The former head coach, Jim Caldwell, now quarterbacks coach for the Baltimore Ravens, would quote the Bible’s New Testament in his pregame chats to the team. This kind of demonstration from the head coach excludes those players, if any, who don’t share his Christian faith.
Jacob Tamme, former tight end for the Colts, put it this way:
The Colts are known for having the reputation of a godly Christian example. That is because the coaches here set the Christian example.
The NFL has long been a leader in fighting bigotry and judging players based on their abilities. It is time the NFL stands up against the exclusionary tactics perpetrated by religious bigots. It is a stain on the NFL’s reputation.
H/T: Austin Cline, The Times-Picayune, Mike Florio, Stampede Blue.
nick,
I have a personal investment. This is my daughter visiting her older brother. She is the one who works in law enforcement.
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Mike Spindell :All war is in vain. All war is seeking a vain thing. All war spills human blood being abominable..KJV, Pro; 6;16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren,
Frank, Why don’t you hang out here more often? Thanks, again. Blouise and OS, way to step up on this solemn day. Thanks.
This short video is called The Average British Soldier. The words apply to every youngster from every country who goes off to war. Keep them all in your mind and heart, not just on this Veterans Day, but on all the other day of the year as well. They deserve no less.
http://youtu.be/1B81kW814qA
Eric Bogle wrote The Band Played Waltzing Matilda back in 1971. He speaks the truth about what it means to be a soldier who returns. As has been said, there are no unwounded soldiers who have been to the war.
I did once hear a song on the radio: “Drop Kick me, Jesus, through the goalposts of life.”
Malisha A childlike spirit. Jesus does it all =^_^= I see the person saying glory halleluiah as he passes through the goal posts. Little does he know that heaven is in him long befog he passes between the goal posts. .Nothing he does gets him there. Not of out own works lest anyone should boast. Christ is us the hope of glory.
Blouise: I too send Veterans Day cards to some of my heroes today. Here are some Veterans Day Quotes I found online:
by Joe Waters
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This wonderful collection of quotes about Veterans Day is an excellent way to pay tribute to the military veterans of our country. Veterans Day is a national holiday honoring military veterans and is observed in the United States each year on November 11. Veterans Day is also observed in other parts of the world and is often referred to as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day.
This list of quotes about Veterans Day will help you remember and honor the veterans of our country. Whether you have a family member or friend that has served our country…I’m sure you’ll find a Veterans Day quote that will help you celebrate their bravery and effort.
20 Memorable Quotes About Veterans Day
Famous Veterans Day Quote #1
This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.
Elmer Davis
Famous Veterans Day Quote #2
In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.
Jose Narosky
Famous Veterans Day Quote #3
A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.
Joseph Campbell
Famous Veterans Day Quote #4
Freedom is never free.
Author Unknown
Famous Veterans Day Quote #5
How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!
Maya Angelou
Famous Veterans Day Quote #6
It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you.
Author Unknown
Famous Veterans Day Quote #7
Lord, bid war’s trumpet cease; Fold the whole earth in peace.
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Famous Veterans Day Quote #8
I dream of giving birth to a child who will ask, Mother, what was war?
Eve Merriam
Famous Veterans Day Quote #9
We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.
Cynthia Ozick
Famous Veterans Day Quote #10
The more we sweat in peace the less we bleed in war.
Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Famous Veterans Day Quote #11
I think there is one higher office than president and I would call that patriot.
Gary Hart
Famous Veterans Day Quote #12
Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die.
G.K. Chesterton
Famous Veterans Day Quote #13
They may take away our lives, but they’ll never take our freedom!
William Wallace
Famous Veterans Day Quote #14
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
John F. Kennedy
Famous Veterans Day Quote #15
Valor is stability, not of legs and arms, but of courage and the soul.
Michel de Montaigne Famous
Veterans Day Quote #16
When our perils are past, shall our gratitude sleep?
George Canning
Famous Veterans Day Quote #17
In the beginning of a change, the patriot is a scarce man, and brave, and hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a patriot.
Mark Twain
Famous Veterans Day Quote #18
Anyone who has ever looked into the glazed eyes of a soldier dying on the battlefield will think hard before starting a war.
Otto Von Bismark
Famous Veterans Day Quote #19
The most persistent sound which reverberates through men’s history is the beating of war drums.
Arthur Koestler
Famous Veterans Day Quote #20
But the freedom that they fought for, and the country grand they wrought for, Is their monument to-day, and for aye.
Thomas Dunn English
Councils of Ephesus
Gene H
Actually in the garden of Eden God did offer a penis to Eve. She turned to him and refused it, saying “No thanks big “G” I am very contented with the brain between my ears.
God was chagrined by this choice, yet he recognized the wisdom in Eves denial. So as a reward he gave to Eve a teeny tiny penis, that would enhance pleasure but not interfere powerfully with brainwaves and logic. To keep Adam from prancing around 52 weeks a year proud and chest pounding about the dominance of his tool, he allowed for women to be visited monthly by “humours” which for the entire life of all males, confuses and bewilders mens understanding of the female logic. Viva La Difference !! and Deference!! š
This story was not accepted for inclusion in the Bible, it was burned in the temple of Ephesus.
Actually because Eve allowed the devil to beguile her lost the pleasure God initially gave to Eve. That clit could have been the equivalent to a male penis being shrunken after being banished from the garden of Eden.
Jesus.
Created.
Penises.
That’d make a real nifty t-shirt, artie, but you’re implying God left something out of his six day rush job in building the universe.
Gene H.I am saying this: Jesus who is Lord is not in the least ashamed of what people are ashamed of. God made life The Lord God made man. Penises are a part of man like any other part of man.
frankmascagniiii,
I never forget that I am free because they were brave. I personally am thanking both of my son-in-laws and my oldest daughter with cards and a flower.
“And Jesus of Nazareth scores a grand slam! Cubs win!”
Unless that is the accurate play by play? I could really do without ever hearing another sports figure credit Jesus or God or whatever for their win. I’m pretty sure God (if he/she/it exists) doesn’t have a favorite sports team and it really detracts from the hard work the players did to earn their victory.
My Gods penis is bigger than your Gods penis, ergo,…my penis is bigger than yours.
I believe many women marry many men who are big penises.
God in us to be like Jesus is to experience an existence that will make a game or a trophy to be as if they were nothing.
It used to astonish me that sports had something to do with religion. It used to astonish me that people thought religion had something to do with sex. It used to astonish me that there was some sort of connection between things that had no relevance — until it came into focus. These huge spectator sports sports are to us what the religious rituals were once able to be — unifying and thus competitively divisive principles that let us feel validated and “chosen” — by outside forces we can worship and whose divine victories we can therefore adopt. We WIN! Of course religion plays an important part in uniting teams and in inspiring “winning behaviors.” It’s so bizarre there must be names for it.
Religion does not have to do with sex/ Know history.Religious people arrested Jesus in Gethsemane wanting jesus dead. Jesus created penises. The devil is in religion wishing he could destroy all of them.This is our portion under the sun. Do whatever with all of your might, but love whoever as yourself, and obtain a greater gift after this life.
“i guess at halftime they could nail some lucky fan to the goalposts.”
pete, the networks love the idea. Doritos and Bud are already competing for ad placement.
No That should not even be emulated.That would show people acting like the condeminmg unsaved religious people against Jesus. Jesus in us saves Jesus in us does not crucify anyone.
The colt team has something more valuable than winning a game on earth. It goes way beyond what you know in this point in time.
Nick, no. But a hell of a lot of minorities have served – not that you could tell by that clip.
Oh well. America got its first demographic lesson last Tuesday. Future shorts will not be making the same mistake.
Eeyore, Any idea how many “minorities” comment here?
Frankm,
I do wish there was at least ONE face of a minority in that clip.
Gene
my first thought would be the patron saint of martyrs but apparently there isn’t one. tebow being protestant he would no doubt refuse to wear a helmet with a saint on it anyway, besides with gods protection he really doesn’t need a helmet. or pads, or a cup.
i guess at halftime they could nail some lucky fan to the goalposts.