Olympic Runner, Claims God As His Coach

[thestaggy]

Sweeping statements are lovely to make aren't they?

May I draw your attention to this part; ''...in my opinion and experience.''

I have Atheist friends that are obsessed with debunking religion. I have a very religious family member that is active in their church and I hardly hear a religious squeak from said person. So yes, in my personal experience I am allowed to make such a statement.

[Unhappy438]

May I draw your attention to this part; ''...in my opinion and experience.''

I have Atheist friends that are obsessed with debunking religion. I have a very religious family member that is active in their church and I hardly hear a religious squeak from said person. So yes, in my personal experience I am allowed to make such a statement.

I didn't say you were not allowed to make the comment, you yourself said you have 3 Atheist friends. To come to a conclusion about atheism as a whole via these three people is nothing but a sweeping statement.

[nogard]

To come to a conclusion about atheism as a whole via these three people is nothing but a sweeping statement.

Almost like judging all Christians on the actions of the Westboro Baptist Church members?

Pot. Kettle.

[porchrat]

Almost like judging all Christians on the actions of the Westboro Baptist Church members?

+1. Most Christians I encounter are nice enough people. Just trying to live their lives and stay out of everyone else's way just like everyone else.

Crazies like the guys wanting ID taught as science alongside evolution, bombing abortion clinics and beating the stuffing out of homosexuals are almost always the minority of every group.

[Unhappy438]

Almost like judging all Christians on the actions of the Westboro Baptist Church members?

Pot. Kettle.

Yes exactly , no rational person can come to a conclusion about Christians based on the Westboro. Not sure if the Pot.Kettle is aimed at me because i have never done that?

[RazedInBlack]

That is your opinion which you are entitled to, but with all due respect, who are you to tell someone that their religion has nothing to do with their lives/success if they believe it does?

Where exactly did I tell anyone?

As long as they are not forcing their beliefs on you, then I say leave them be and let them believe what they want.

For the most part they are not bad people either. Many sportsmen thank God when they achieve something and that's their business.

Good point! I totally agree!

[Zewp]

So when he doesnt come first, does he blame himself for not having enough faith, or does he blame God?

No, if he doesn't come first then it's clearly the devil's fault.