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LOL, the Charlie Pierce article is one of the most biased pieces I have read for a long time. He isn't impartial to Tim Tebow, he loathes him and everything he stands for. If you don't like Tebow, you probably like the article. If you like Tebow, you probably don't like the article (if you understand the many references the author makes).
A few high points from the article (from my perspective):
He repeatedly refers to one of Tebows interests as anti-choice, wording Tebow and a significant portion of the American public would find inflammatory.
He makes inflammatory remarks about James Dobson, a relatively well respected person. A very well respected minister by a significant portion of the American public.
He quotes and talks about Christopher Hitchens with the same reverence the religious quote their pastors.
He mentions Menken, Twain, and quotes James Madison. Three guys who weren't very high on religion (to say the least) and would probably rail against or make fun of Tim Tebow if they were alive today.
I did not know the Philippines were 95% Catholic, which could call into question the stated motives of Bob Tebow (Tim's dad). However, I would bet that the Tebows do a lot of good in the Philappines. Edit - I read through that part of the article again, Pierce twists Bob Tebow's words through his own cynicism to make them sound like disingenuous or dishonest, then backs it up with statistics and statements that don't really have anything to do with what Bob Tebow meant.
To people like Pierce, Tim Tebow just provides an opportunity to proselytize their own world view. That article could have been written by Stu Whitney.
Originally posted by RabbitObsessed
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Yes? I'd rather have a ticket to a football game than have Tim Tebow lecture me about his religion. 
Ochocinco was used as an example as a selfish me-first athlete when I think that is what gets portrayed but isn't true at all. Ochocinco does a ton for his fans and community but because he celebrates in a different way than Tebow, he is considered a me-first jackass that doesn't care about the team. **** that. Ndamukong Suh was named the most charitable athlete of 2011, but he plays football like an asshole so he's a terrible person. Again, **** that. I think it's great that Tebow gives back and goes on mission trips and whatever the hell he does. Good for him.
In my opinion, (and I don't want to delve into this too far, but whatever) he gets more props for what he does because he is a white, male Christian living in a country that is dominated by white, male Christians. Once again, just my opinion. I don't actually care that he is a Christian, I just think he benefits more from (certain) prominent media outlets. I think it's great that he donates his time, but tons of other athletes do as well and I don't see them getting held up as great examples like he does.
Out of everything I've read about Tebow off the field (re: religion), I think Mr. Charlie Pierce wrote the most thought-provoking article on it. He discusses a lot of the missionary work that Tebow does, and not all in a positive light. Read it here if you are interested: http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7369021/fair-game
But all of the other **** aside, I think he is a below average quarterback. Which is the most important thing to consider, obviously.
Ochocinco was used as an example as a selfish me-first athlete when I think that is what gets portrayed but isn't true at all. Ochocinco does a ton for his fans and community but because he celebrates in a different way than Tebow, he is considered a me-first jackass that doesn't care about the team. **** that. Ndamukong Suh was named the most charitable athlete of 2011, but he plays football like an asshole so he's a terrible person. Again, **** that. I think it's great that Tebow gives back and goes on mission trips and whatever the hell he does. Good for him.
In my opinion, (and I don't want to delve into this too far, but whatever) he gets more props for what he does because he is a white, male Christian living in a country that is dominated by white, male Christians. Once again, just my opinion. I don't actually care that he is a Christian, I just think he benefits more from (certain) prominent media outlets. I think it's great that he donates his time, but tons of other athletes do as well and I don't see them getting held up as great examples like he does.
Out of everything I've read about Tebow off the field (re: religion), I think Mr. Charlie Pierce wrote the most thought-provoking article on it. He discusses a lot of the missionary work that Tebow does, and not all in a positive light. Read it here if you are interested: http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7369021/fair-game
But all of the other **** aside, I think he is a below average quarterback. Which is the most important thing to consider, obviously.
A few high points from the article (from my perspective):
He repeatedly refers to one of Tebows interests as anti-choice, wording Tebow and a significant portion of the American public would find inflammatory.
He makes inflammatory remarks about James Dobson, a relatively well respected person. A very well respected minister by a significant portion of the American public.
He quotes and talks about Christopher Hitchens with the same reverence the religious quote their pastors.
He mentions Menken, Twain, and quotes James Madison. Three guys who weren't very high on religion (to say the least) and would probably rail against or make fun of Tim Tebow if they were alive today.
I did not know the Philippines were 95% Catholic, which could call into question the stated motives of Bob Tebow (Tim's dad). However, I would bet that the Tebows do a lot of good in the Philappines. Edit - I read through that part of the article again, Pierce twists Bob Tebow's words through his own cynicism to make them sound like disingenuous or dishonest, then backs it up with statistics and statements that don't really have anything to do with what Bob Tebow meant.
To people like Pierce, Tim Tebow just provides an opportunity to proselytize their own world view. That article could have been written by Stu Whitney.
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