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November 29th, 2010
11:22 AM ET
Wide out blames God for dropped ballBy CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor Eric Marrapodi Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson dropped a game-winning touchdown in the end zone Sunday in overtime against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Anyone who has ever tossed the pigskin around in the back yard dreams of that scenario - minus the drop, of course. Johnson did not even have to work for the ball. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick's pass was text-book perfect, landing squarely in Johnson's hands. After the game, Johnson's twitter account filed this faithy tweet:
Johnson was emotional in the post game press conference.
He said the play was something he would never get over.
Just last week Johnson was fined $5,000 by the NFL by for wearing a t-shirt under his jersey that said, "Why so serious?" After scoring a touchdown, he lifted his shirt to reveal the Batman-inspired quote from the Joker. Interestingly enough, he praised God for helping him make that catch. At a press conference last Wednesday, Johnson said, "It happened. And if it wasn't going to happen, I wouldn't have caught the ball." Then he was asked by reporters if he regretted his actions. "I don't really regret anything. I'm playing under God. So if it happens, it happens," he said. This brings us to a larger theological question: Does God hate the Buffalo Bills? You may remember this is the very team that lost four straight Super Bowls. What do you think? Check out a piece we did on this earlier: When did God become a sports fan? |
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So it's ok if Jesus said, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" But Stevie's supposed to show greater perfection?
Good question, you got answer? 🙂
How can I get god on my Fantasy Football team?
Just ask him... Jeepers that was easy..next question ! 🙂
What Stevie doesn't know is that the defense back, a God favorite, prayed that he would drop it. Divine cronyism at work.
@infonomics
Now THAT was funny...! 🙂
Peace...
oh too funny! God hates the Buffalo Bills.
its just easier to blame someone else!
God... could care less about football than he could care about Singers who give thanks at the grammys.. We are all FAR too willing to give thanks for things WE do and Blame for things we do.. God Gives us the ABILITY to do the things we do .. and the CHOICE of what to do with that talent... as far as hunger... WE as a people have MORE than enough knowledge and ability to cure diseases and hunger.. We just need to use the abilities we have to do something OTHER than chase after the allmighty dollar. I have no plans to end hunger.. I am just one Man.. But if a good plan should arise .. I am willing to follow and help.. If we were all thus... the world would be a better place
Reality is a lot easier to deal once you rid yourself of supernatural delusions, Mr Johnson.
100% spoilt little brat. Some of us work hard every day for a normal pay check and don't complain. Perhaps he'd like to try that instead?
Maybe you like position today of letting a whole city down! yes? 🙂
I applaud this man for his consistency. When he makes a big catch, he thanks God. When he fumbles, he blames God. That's consistency.
It's much better than the people who thank God for the good things and blame immigrants for the bad things.
Thank you.
That's Wong! 🙂
What's wrong with what he says? Why is it that when teams win you have players step up and Thank God as if God was somehow rooting against the other team. What's different between this and what those athletes are saying? Can't the same inference be made there too?
I love the sarcastic comments. I am an atheist and I am always amazed when athletes give God credit for their feats. This false modesty is so grating.
This time God is blamed for a big mistake. I saw it on TV and could not believe it. These guys are paid much bucks to catch a ball and he fumbled one that was right in his arms?
This means God did not want the glory in this case..still he gets glory by being blamed for failure.... I love God he always wins either way...reminds me of the Jews 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
I am finishing up my Masters degree in Theology this year and I can say without a doubt: God indeed hates the Buffalo Bills. @michaelishmael
Check your degree, carnal minded to say that based upon previous campaigns Buffalo hated by God; Pittsburgh perreneial looser for 40 year now own 6 Lombardi's ...since they have six they shaping up to be anti-Christ's ..ha ha , how you like that one...He hate them even more..they stuck on six they anti-Christ.. 🙂
I have two things to say: "GO BEARS!!!" God loves Lovie Smith!!! hahaha!!! No disrespect to the Lions but I can wait for the 12/12 game vs. New England!!! The football gods have given us a beauty with that one!!!
I meant I *cant wait - i got a lil excited!!! haha
Yes, interesting how the same person who flashes the sentiment of one of fiction's greatest sadistic minds in the Joker after a touchdown also references God after the same thing. I really wouldn't think that a Christian would admire the Joker, but perhaps he sees a similarity between the two?
It's an inside joke. Google 'Ochocinco TO Batman and Robin' if you really want to understand. It's kind of funny, actually. No need to spoil the humor with religious judgment simply because you're ignorant of the meaning. Educate yourself before posting if you mean to sound intelligent.
So, it's supposed to be funny? The dark version of the Joker is about as funny as John Wayne Gacy as far as clowns go.
Well said Aaron...even those non religious folks could learn from this reasoning. Sometimes lessons learned are not understood for years down the road.
And if anybody should be mad at god, it should be george bush. Because god let him drop the ball on iraq
Mmmmmmm. Now THAT'S what I call timely!
Commentary right on the cutting edge of current events. Good work.
I'd rather blame the morons who voted for him.. 🙂
Actually, considering that clown pretty much got away with everything, I'm sure he would be much more thankful than irate. He got money in his oily pockets, more now with his book, Deception Points (heheh, take that), interviews, talk shows... The guy is rolling in cash and fame (not exactly popularity, but fame).
Alas, he has given the world a truly great message: Even the brain-dead result of drug and alcohol abuse can become the "Leader of the Free World". Aim high, you little retards, and surpass our national debt record. $50T, here we come!
Somewhere in the heavens, God is lifting his Dolphin Jersey, revealing the joker quote as well.
"Why so serious?".... Just God's way of keeping you humble, bro. Keep that ego in check next time cause Hero to Zero is a short trip!
blame Obama ... pretty safe scapegoat these days
i was an steler speler until janaary 20, 2009
just sayin/
No one seems to find it funny/sad that he felt he needed to Tweet God for that to come out? Prayer in the digital age?
Chinese own radio here in Galveston 1540am, brainwashing us all, say, answered prayer always better... 🙂