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Tim Tebow’s outward expressions of his evangelical Christian faith made him a polarizing figure during his college and professional football career.
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Plug-In: To kneel or not to kneel? That isn't a new controversy linking sports and faith — GetReligion
You should have added a poll to this thread and asked people if they thought kneeling at professional sporting events was appropriate or inappropriate.
No tulc has nothing to do with that....for people to not get shot by the police for being black in America?
tulc(thinks that sounds something everyone deserves)
Have you explained that to him? Because he seems to think that's why he does it:No tulc has nothing to do with that.
found here:Kaepernick has said on numerous occasions that the sole purpose of kneeling during the national anthem is not to disrespect the military personnel at all, but rather that his goal is to use his social platform to bring topics regarding police brutality and oppression of people of color to light. "I am not going to get up to show pride in a country that oppresses black people and people of color."[24] Kaepernick has expressed his concerns about how his actions have been labeled as "anthem protest", since he considers this to be a diversion strategy from his critics to deviate the discussion from what really matters. "I am not protesting the anthem or the nation, I'm protesting organised brutality. To me, this is much bigger than football and it would be selfish to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.”[25]platform to bring topics regarding police brutality and oppression of people of color to light.
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