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Originally posted by airbulas
As for the athlete pointing to god, maybe, but I have a strong feeling he was actually referencing their team being number 1, just my opinion. I have seen the number 1 reference regularly.
Originally posted by airbulas
I participated and coached in T&F for the past 25 years. Yes, there is no celebration permitted after crossing the finish line. I have seen many teams disqualified for doing so. Is it fair, IMO yes. To make it fair you would have to regulate the amount of celebration. I have seen teams demean others by their victory festivity. I myself put my hands up after winning a race and a meeting was held by coaches to determine if I should have been disqualified.
As for the athlete pointing to god, maybe, but I have a strong feeling he was actually referencing their team being number 1, just my opinion. I have seen the number 1 reference regularly.
Originally posted by DPrice
reply to post by cass1dy09
Good. Religion has no place in the modern world. Glad to see America finally starting to cotton on.
Derrick Hayes released his own statement, saying:
“Although I am very thankful for all God has given me and blessed me with, on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Regional Track Meet in Kingsville, TX, my actions upon winning the 4x100 relay were strictly the thrill of victory. With this being said, I do not feel my religious rights or freedoms were violated.”
Originally posted by Lesott
So believing in a God and giving him whatever props you feel warranted is excessive celebration?
So the guy that grabs his own junk (definitely penis worship) after a touchdown is okay?
Originally posted by Unity_99
Unless he was middle fingering, pointing up doesnt disrupt anything. By the way many refer to ET when they point up!
edit on 6-5-2013 by Unity_99 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by cass1dy09
"Officials at Columbus determined that Hayes had violated the excessive celebration rules,"
“He put his hand by his ear and pointed to the heavens,” Hayes’ father, KC Hayes, told KHOU. “It was a reaction. You’re brought up your whole life that God gives you good things, you’re blessed.”
I thought the use of Christianity would still be high in Texas of all places. Quite an outrage imo.
Yahoo Sportsedit on 6-5-2013 by cass1dy09 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by korathin
This event solidifies why Christians should not associate with or engage with non Christians and why the secular, atheist controlled educational system needs to be abolished.