Yeah, this is a non-issue. I'd prefer it if people kept their beliefs to themselves, but then again I'm waiting for someone to aqeduately describe for me the probability of a guy in a red suit making it across the entire globe all in one night in a sleigh pulled by flying reindeer.

Max wrote:

The idea that they cannot do it is wrong.  The idea that they should not do it is strong.  I was pretty much disgusted by Kurt Warner, I would be really turned off a team that promoted its Christian-ness.

Not to pick a scab, but if that sort of behavior turns you off, I don't know how you were a big fan of Pujols. Pujols consistently promoted his Christianity, including pointing to the sky after every hit and attributing pretty much every accomplishment to "God's will."

The current team is very Christian, starting with it's manager.

As someone who has attended the Christian Day festivities before, it's really nothing more than a bunch of people sitting around after the game listening to people testify about their faith. I'm not sure how it's done now, but back then it was pretty much non-descript. For some reason I want to say that Mark McGwire spoke, but that doesn't sound right.

I don't know what the DeWitt family is up to with regards to religion, but I think they understand the market and the environment. I would say a huge majority of the people who show up to Christian Family Day are from the outer suburbs, which is deep red politically and overtly religious, the perfect audience for that day.

It's great PR for the Cardinals, and it turns out huge numbers of church groups.

"As someone who has attended the Christian Day festivities before, it's really nothing more than a bunch of people sitting around after the game listening to people testify about their faith. I'm not sure how it's done now, but back then it was pretty much non-descript."

Sounds like it's still fairly similar, although this year they are bringing in a "celebrity."

"Join us for "Christian Day at the Ballpark" on Sunday, July 7th at 1:15pm with the Cardinals face the Miami Marlins!

This year's featured speaker is Willie Robertson, CEO of Duck Commander and star of A&E's show Duck Dynasty. Current Cardinals players will also participate in the post-game outreach event."

http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/stl/ticketing/group_theme.jsp?loc=christianday

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Willie's Dad ; Phil, was the starting QB at La. Tech his soph and Jr. years. He passed up his senior year because he wanted to hunt ducks and make duck calls . After Alabama (Kenny Snake Stabler) beat Tech 34 - 0 , Bear Bryant said Robertson had a future in the pros . Bradshaw became the QB the next year , only because Robertson left . I'd say Robertson made the right decision ; course Bradshaw , well we know about him as well ..

Blah blah blah.  We wouldnt even know about this if the dispshit who got his panties in a wad wouldnt have complained.  All he did wasdraw more attention to what he feels is offensive.  In the day and age where it is okay to do anything in the name of individuality i dont think drawing a cross in the dirt is a big deal.  If u dont like it ignore it. 

What was the problem with married with children Other then the show sucking?

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forsberg_us wrote:

Max wrote:

The idea that they cannot do it is wrong.  The idea that they should not do it is strong.  I was pretty much disgusted by Kurt Warner, I would be really turned off a team that promoted its Christian-ness.

Not to pick a scab, but if that sort of behavior turns you off, I don't know how you were a big fan of Pujols. Pujols consistently promoted his Christianity, including pointing to the sky after every hit and attributing pretty much every accomplishment to "God's will."

The current team is very Christian, starting with it's manager.

Pujols was iritating in his Christianity, but he was mostly fairly private.  The issue with the cross on the mound is that many people use that mound.  The guys can decorate their body any old way, and say whatever stupid shit they like.  But to draw religious symbols on things that are common property is wrong, IMO.
 

"Pujols was iritating in his Christianity, but he was mostly fairly private."

It may have seemed that way outside of St. Louis, but in St. Louis he and Didi either owned or mostly owned a Christian radio station and Pujols was very vocal and public in his faith. He was a prominent part of the Christian family days, did interviews for the 700 Club and had a very public appearance at a Glenn Beck rally.

Pujols and Warner shared a lot of similarities. Not that that's a bad thing.

tkihshbt wrote:

"Married With Children" did not suck, and the problem was that it was considered pretty crude for 1987.

You got it. I thought the show worsened over the years as it devolved into an over-the-top cartoon. But the first few seasons were really witty and funny, IMO.

alz wrote:

SITUATION: Someone took a finger and scratched a cross on the backside of a mound with a finger.
CONCLUSION: Society's has a problem with respecting minorities

Okay sorry... but .... HUH?????? How in the world does that equate again?

beacuse likely only the minority has a problem with the cross.  There for the majority is being disrespectfull.  Max is just sticking up for those  poor suppressed souls.  
 

tkihshbt wrote:

"Married With Children" did not suck, and the problem was that it was considered pretty crude for 1987.

The first year, year-and-a-half was brilliant, and it was at least watchable until David Garrison left. Not that David Garrison was essential to the show, but his departure coincided with the writers running out of ideas, and after that the show basically became all about how much misery they could heap upon Al Bundy.