Comments on: a lousy day to be an atheist?

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:55:54 +0000

This exact story led to a thread on the Cubs message board (yes, I’m a Cubs fan) about Josh Hamilton.

Four days and over twenty pages of posts later, we had one of the best discussions about God that I have ever witnessed. It was civil, unlike most debates on any message board. Atheists were asking followers questions and back and forth. The thread ended with several of us reaching out to the nonbelievers. That is an opportunity that may never have happened had Josh Hamilton not turned his life around.

Will the things I, or anyone, said on that board actually being people to Christ? I don’t know, but I do know that a lot of people have used Hamilton to jump-start conversations about Christ.

And for added Hamilton awesomeness . . . after a game in Texas one night, he gave his testimony to the entire crowd while standing on the field with a mic. Pretty cool, huh?

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By: Quinn Hooks

Quinn Hooks — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:55:03 +0000

I think it was an attempt at humor.

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By: Greg Allen

Greg Allen — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 01:20:34 +0000

GO JESUS!

Seriously, though, I think the guy’s comment was stupid but intended to be funny.

Hamilton’s story is great, though! And we love that league leading RBI…now if we can just get some pitching!

Greg Allen’s last blog post..Tuesday, June 10, 2008

By: AskAnAtheist.org

AskAnAtheist.org — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:46:05 +0000

I believe the remark was intended to be humorous (I found it more silly than funny) and I don’t personally feel offended by it.

By: M. Steve Heartsill

M. Steve Heartsill — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:56:39 +0000

Kevin,

I’m a huge baseball fan and collector. A number of years ago, I was watching a batting practice game between the O’s and Blue Jays. A pitcher for the Jays was signing baseballs. I had the privilege of meeting him and getting a ball. I noticed he was signing all of the balls with Isaiah 40:31 (one of my favorite verses). I was wearing a Promise Keepers shirt. He noticed my shirt about the time I noticed the Isaiah referred. I leaned over and asked him about the signature and verse. He told me his salvation story (with dozens of children and fans listening in). I encouraged him and let him know that I would pray for him every time I saw the ball. He told me how tough it was being a Blue Jay. At the time, only two others Christians were on the team…and he found that the non-Christians really worked to make his life miserable!

I hope he’s staying strong today. To me, that’s what makes Josh’s testimony so powerful! Christians in the big leagues are the exception…much more than we realize!

M. Steve Heartsill’s last blog post..Be Careful What You Leave Behind

By: Neil

Neil — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:39:09 +0000

While some atheists were obviously offended, I assume that most took the joke in the spirit that it was intended. We all need to be able to laugh at ourselves sometimes.

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By: Bill(cycleguy)

Bill(cycleguy) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:16:08 +0000

I am glad that among the steroid garbage in baseball, the EPO scandal in cycling, the seemingly endless criminal activity in football and basketball, the cry babies who make more in one year than I will ever make in a lifetime of being a pastor, there is a positive story. I rejoice in Josh’s turnaround and cheer his wife and family who stood by him. He still needs our prayers to be able to stand up under the intense scrutiny that is sure to come as a result of the Derby and his outspokenness about his faith. I also pray for all atheists to come to know Jesus.

Bill(cycleguy)’s last blog post..Trusting God

By: Bob Cleveland

Bob Cleveland — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:05:04 +0000

I can’t think of a good day to be an atheist.

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