The United States, though founded on Judeo-Christian ethics, has become increasingly hostile to Christianity. From the president to private citizens, secular crusaders have fought to abuse the rights of Christians and now, even the UFC president has joined the crusade against Christians by asking athletes to stop thanking Jesus.
We discussed the controversy of the UFC’s Yoel Romero having the audacity to say the word “Jesus” live on television. Leftists accused him of hate-speech against the gays and called for his job. UFC President Dana White has weighed in on the matter.
“America doesn’t want to hear your thoughts on Jesus. Keep that stuff at home – religion, politics, all the stuff. When you’re fighting and being interviewed, they want to hear about the fight. It’s awesome you love Jesus. Love Jesus all you want. You just don’t have to do it publicly.”
In Dana White’s defense, there was a time where he once caved to political correctness far less than the the heads of most other sports/entertainment organizations. As of late though, he’s been incredibly inconsistent. Both he and Ariel Helwani (the interviewer) agree that it’s was blown out of proportion, and Dana even said “I know for a fact that’s not what [Yoel] meant.” Still, he wants fighters to stop thanking Jesus.
Here’s my view. The fighter earned his speech, he just went through hell and back in a cage-fight and won. He deserves his time on the mic, and as long as he isn’t inciting any kind of violence, the guy should be able to thank whomever he wants.
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ReplyDeleteRead the Book of Revelation. Our livelihood is being spoken step by step accordingly. This is no longer the signs of the time. The time is now to prepare for the events that are occurring in this Book.
ReplyDeleteHere here
DeleteDana White is a punk and this cowardly statement proves it.
ReplyDeleteObviously, none of you actually watched the post-fight(inside the cage) interview.
ReplyDeleteI'm a conservative and I am religious but I get tired of hearing athletes or anybody else for that matter thanking Jesus every time they have some success. I agree with Dana White thats real good that you love Jesus but keep it at home or in your church.
ReplyDeleteSatan loves when people keep quiet about Jesus. Christians are called to spread the Good News about the Son of God.
DeleteWTF!!!
ReplyDeleteOne of those bad ass UFC fighters who is still a believer needs to whoop his ass!!
ReplyDeleteif u say thank allah its ok
ReplyDeleteWhat's the UFC?
ReplyDeleteAmerica, It is freedom of Religion, not freedom from Religion.
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ReplyDeleteDana White must be copying from the NASCAR "How To Torpedo Your Business" playbook.
Personally, don't see how kicking, punching and gouging someone squares with the Gospel but if someone has that as their 'career' and wants to be thankful they're still alive after a day at 'work' where is the harm?
Put a cork in it, Mr. White. Be glad that those in the ring, the seats and plopped down in front of their TVs are providing you a fat paycheck. Might even slip in a private prayer of gratitude yourself.
7:42 its the mixed martial arts fighting league(octagon cage fighting) Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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ReplyDeleteI'm a conservative and I am religious but I get tired of hearing athletes or anybody else for that matter thanking Jesus every time they have some success. I agree with Dana White thats real good that you love Jesus but keep it at home or in your church.
July 6, 2015 at 6:38 PM
Obviously another Democrat making a deceiving post to fool the gullible RINO's. I am a real conservative Christian and I can assure you this is a lie!!
I say thank Jesus all the time, make him part of your life. Things will definitely change for the better.
ReplyDeleteYou know, Jesus himself said if you are going to pray, do it where no one can see you to avoid the temptation to show off and look pious. How many public Christians in the US abide by this?
ReplyDeleteThank you 3:57 and 5:03. You are to be commended for your stance. Onward Christian Soldiers!
ReplyDelete6:59. He said to NOT pray like the hypocrites who are only doing it for show. It's ok to pray anywhere as long as it is sincere prayer.
ReplyDeleteDana white is the biggest ahole around. his opinions are a " look at me" and I still think it's funny he pussed out on his fight with tito ortiz
ReplyDeleteThe founding fathers were masons, not christian in the least bit.
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