H-O-G Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Ok, I just have a simple question. In today's society we see mostly among our celebrities in actors or athletes once achieving this great saught after goal, immediately thank God because they couldn't have done it with out him. Now what exactly are they thanking him for, God didn't score that winning touchdown, or produce that number 1 track that won a grammy it was that individual, hence why they are getting the award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 You have to understand, in all seriousness, when bad things happen God made them happen for a valid reason or it wasn't his doing or at least that kid is in a better place and when good things happen, it was because of him. It's just the way it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidFan Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 they are thanking him/her for the talent they were born with that helped achieve that goal or award....me i would thank luck, timing, and hard work to get to that opportunity for greatness and not some great unknown...but thats just me...oh and always thank your parents and not just Mom(which irks me as a Dad , royalty check out to the Cos) as they gave you the genetic makeup and hopefully the personal drive and humbleness to be there and say such a thing. RabidFan 3:16 i hope no one takes offense, just making a jokey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-O-G Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 You have to understand, in all seriousness, when bad things happen God made them happen for a valid reason or it wasn't his doing or at least that kid is in a better place and when good things happen, it was because of him. It's just the way it works. I completely agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljs Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 for Christians, we believe that all things are because of God. Without God, we would not be where we are. Hence the thanking. Not to say it was all God, obviously the person who "won" did the work. However, God is an inspiration if you will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Vandevort Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Acctually, I think most everyone feels that there is a higher power force that works on all of us in one way or another, and it's a reaction in our sub-concious that we react to a succesfull endevor to thank that force, also, when things occure that are negative it's the same. My opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 It's really quite simple, and no need to overanalyze the situation, like "why God would get involved in a football game, an Oscar award, etc" Simply, it says all over the book of Psalms to give God the glory for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabidFan Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 This is a question for Evander Holyfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-O-G Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 for Christians, we believe that all things are because of God. Without God, we would not be where we are. Hence the thanking. Not to say it was all God, obviously the person who "won" did the work. However, God is an inspiration if you will. And I completely understand where you are coming from with this belief. The "pickle" I feel like I'm in, is that if God is given all the glory and thanks when the good happens, theres always an excuse for him when the bad comes. Such as, well hes making you stronger or has a better plan. Let me just say, I was raised in a great Church, and things were all great with God while things were good with my family and financially stability was present. Then at the same time I have these strong "dislikings" if you will, towards "God" because of some events I've endured but at the same time, I sit back and look at this vast universe and galaxy and just know something beyond us and higher up had something to do with this all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 If God existed DC sports would not suck like they do. Letting Pittsburgh win the Superbowl and Stanley Cup proves that there truly is no God. Edit: Before someone takes me seriously, which ES should already know to NEVER do, this post was completely sarcastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Califan007 The Constipated Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 "There, but for the grace of God, go I..." Pretty much sums up what they're meaning, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Great. Another thread about imaginary friends.:doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 When it comes to sports I feel like that is the thing that God just let's happen. He might use the results for his will. But as for the actual event, I think he is like it is what it is. AS far as thanking him for an award or what not, ljs got it. When bad things happen, they happen for a reason. We might know the reason, or we might never find out the reason. But it is a reason. Sounds stupid and it don't make sense. But that is when the fait needs to start kicking in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 If God existed DC sports would not suck like they do. Letting Pittsburgh win the Superbowl and Stanley Cup proves that there truly is no God. Slacky, sometimes I ask God why too. I am still waiting for an answer for the 99 season opener when Rocket Ishmal scored the game wining TD for the Cowboys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 D.C. sports are disgusting. Really sucks being loyal to these teams that never win ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 D.C. sports are disgusting. Really sucks being loyal to these teams that never win ****. At least you got to experience a Redskins SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 At least you got to experience a Redskins SB. I was like 9 and all I really remember doing is bothering my father during the game. I couldn't appreciate that SB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljs Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 And I completely understand where you are coming from with this belief. The "pickle" I feel like I'm in, is that if God is given all the glory and thanks when the good happens, theres always an excuse for him when the bad comes. Such as, well hes making you stronger or has a better plan. Let me just say, I was raised in a great Church, and things were all great with God while things were good with my family and financially stability was present. Then at the same time I have these strong "dislikings" if you will, towards "God" because of some events I've endured but at the same time, I sit back and look at this vast universe and galaxy and just know something beyond us and higher up had something to do with this all. I'll add this, why do people thank their parents, friends and others? It's not like they did the work. I mean, how can your mom be the one responsible if you score a touchdown? You thank people/God for being there in your life, for inspiration, not thanking them for being the one who 'did' the job. in regard to thanking God for good but then excusing him for the bad in the world... The bad in the world has nothing to do with God, it is due to Satan. If you are upset with God because of negative things in your life- you are upset at the wrong "person". "Spirit is God and God is good. Evil is not spiritual, and has no groundwork in life-whose only source is Spirit. The elements which belong to the eternal All-Life, Truth, Love-Evil can never take away."(excerp from a book my sis just handed me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IONTOP Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Acctually, I think most everyone feels that there is a higher power force that works on all of us in one way or another, Define "Most everyone" that's kinda contradictory... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Now what exactly are they thanking him for, God didn't score that winning touchdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 The bad in the world has nothing to do with God, it is due to Satan. If you are upset with God because of negative things in your life- you are upset at the wrong "person". I don't buy that. God created the possibility of evil. He created Lucifer or the Devil. He didn't uncreate him after his fall. He tolerates Hell and devils and demons and having foul influences coursing throw his world. He also set into motion chains of action and nature that randomly "cause" evil. If there is good because of God then there is also bad. He created all of it. As for thanking God, he gave us opportunities, he provided potential. I don't necessarily believe he picked you over the guy. I don't believe he made the cb slip so the receiver could break free and score, but he did create the grass so you have something to run on. He created the body that you use. So, there's good in thanking God just as there is in thanking all of those who helped guide you and make you what you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 The potential is not the same as the deed....Free Will allows both good and evil(sorta required;)) and these people are celebrating the results of their choices by trying to share what they feel is responsible. We don't get to where we are in life by accident,but rather as a result of choices and reactions to events Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubbs Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 You have to understand, in all seriousness, when bad things happen God made them happen for a valid reason or it wasn't his doing or at least that kid is in a better place and when good things happen, it was because of him. It's just the way it works. That's... convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I'll add this, why do people thank their parents, friends and others? It's not like they did the work. I mean, how can your mom be the one responsible if you score a touchdown? because they exist and most likely did have influence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 because they exist and most likely did have influence. Yep, mom let em have a life and apparently didn't screw up their psych enough to get blamed by their analyst. Dad sometimes get's honorable mention for not choking them to death along the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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