I don't follow football. I have been told I live in "Raven's Country" however, on football Sunday's I am the only person in the grocery store not wearing a jersey haha. I did not grow up around football as a matter of fact, until recently my mother loathed football. It wasn't until I got married that I was introduced to what it was like being involved in the game. At first, I too, loathed football Sunday's, they took away from precious family time but then, I learned to embrace football Sunday's and I used the time to nap, shop, and hang out with my girlfriends. Now that I am no longer married to a football fanatic, it once again is not an issue in my life.
Today my Facebook feed is littered with anti "Tebow" comments. As I crawl out from under this rock that shields me from all that is football I can proudly say that even I know who Tim Tebow is. Granted, I couldn't tell you what position plays or what team he plays for, but I could tell you that his being here on earth is a miracle. I have read his story, or at least parts of it and it is moving for those who are pro life and could even bring someone that is pro choice, like myself, to seriously consider the bigger picture. (Of course, on a side note I also take into consideration who his parents are so the bigger picture becomes a little skewed.)
On to my point, I swear, I have one. If I were to have to cheer for a team, it would be "anyone that is playing against the Eagles". I know, I know, Michael Vick has "paid his debt" to society, blah blah blah. And yes, on some days and definitely with some people, I will openly admit to liking animals over people; however, Michael Vick in my opinion, is the scum of the earth. I have seen what he did and it is despicable. It has nothing to do with the color of his skin, I would be equally mortified if he were caucasian. (Is that the politically correct term?) I would equally be disgusted if he played for Baltimore or Atlanta. I realize that there are criminal's out there playing football and if I knew their stories I probably wouldn't like those teams either, yet when I express my disgust against Vick, it is because of his race or that I don't care about people. So, should I assume that all the "Tebow Hater's" dislike God? Honestly, I assume that it is more the "hype" but since I get ragged on about Vick because of race and animals (I really hate the "they are JUST animals" comment) I just wonder how it would go over to assume that people dislike Tebow because of his love of God.
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