Religion and Race - a new cornerstone for us?

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barra

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I believe it was Kevvie that started the post-game prayer group that we've recently started seeing on field after the full-time whistle.

Our new star ET made a point of thanking God when awarded 9s man of the match on Friday night.

I read today that JAC is also linking his NRL appearances to finding God.

And we are slowly but surely building a strong islander presence in our club.

Is this something that can make the club stronger? I am not really religious and have little interaction with islanders, so I don't understand this situation as well as I want to. This looks to me like something that is coming to the fore of our squad. How many are involved already?

Is this something that will actually make the club stronger, and possibly attract more religious players?
 
i'm all for anything positive, however i saw our boys sharing a prayer with the other team recently.
not into that, prefer some heavy rivalry.
 
I prefer it they are not overtly religious as should be a personal thing when in public. They are representing the team to a multicultural audience not themselves nor what they stand for. We never had Hazem falling down to the ground in submission after every goal kick and he would have probably got heckled for it by opposition audience for doing so. They praise the lord whatever and then expect other people and players to respect them for doing so when the opposite could be the case and they are thought of as fools. Ben Hennant copped a bit of flack for his strong devotion, unfairly I think because he did not parade his beliefs but it leaves one open to all sorts of distractions.
 
@helmesy said:
We fans have been praying long enough, makes sense that players start too! :slight_smile:
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but what good did our prayers do - according to the new Farah thread not much good at all, unless like myself one thinks Farah staying is a good thing but I am an atheist so they weren't my prayers anyway.
 
I'd rather the boys were at prayer group than getting busted at the casino with a load of Es or gatecrashing someones party and humping the dog. I don't think Will Hopoate is taking midweek rooftop selfies with Vodka Cruisers.
 
I am concerned about mixing religion with sport. Although I'm an atheist, I support the right of any person to follow a religion of their choice but public figures such as sorts men and women should understand that public displays of religiosity, in places like a football stadium can be offensive to others. It seems to be tolerated by spectators and TV viewers at the moment but just wait until a muslim player prostrates himself on the ground after a try; in my opinion the tolerance will come to an abrupt halt. Far better to nip this in the bud and request that players thank their deity away from the public gaze and I hope that the NRL acts before we start to see ugly incidents occurring.
 
maybe.whatever works for the individual and or team.

in sharp contrast to the face slapping days.whatever would tommy think?
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I have no issue with anybody displaying their religious beliefs; football player or otherwise. However, as a coach, if a potential signing said he wouldn't be playing on Sundays due to his religious beliefs than I would probably refrain from signing him. Not because of his beliefs, but because of the disruption it makes to team cohesion. Plus I'd want my players aiming to win a Grand Final, and the GF will always be on a Sunday.
 
It is just Americanized crap that is seeping its way into our sports here in Oz. They have been doing that circle jerk love-in after games in the NFL for years.
Won't be long before the interchange bench will be replaced by a church pew and they can all sit on it singing Koombayah whilst swooshing down red wine and Sakata's post-match.
Not a fan of it but whatever floats their boat I guess, in this PC day and age it will be here to stay. Before you know it refs will be wearing robes and Jesus thongs. Would make a change for Cecchin who prefers thongs of the lace variety .
 
The would be knocked back the club just like Des Hasler knocked back Sam Perrett, it wasn't negotiated into their contracts unlike William Hopoate's, Hasler should be more concerned about the Bulldogs allowing this to occur rather than have a whinge about losing Morris to the State of Origin side, obviously him and Uncle Wayne don't consult a calendar and the draw to see what they have to do to manage the situation.
 
@sideline eye said:
I am concerned about mixing religion with sport. Although I'm an atheist, I support the right of any person to follow a religion of their choice but public figures such as sorts men and women should understand that public displays of religiosity, in places like a football stadium can be offensive to others. It seems to be tolerated by spectators and TV viewers at the moment but **just wait until a muslim player prostrates himself on the ground after a try; in my opinion the tolerance will come to an abrupt halt.** Far better to nip this in the bud and request that players thank their deity away from the public gaze and I hope that the NRL acts before we start to see ugly incidents occurring.
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SBW made this a habit in his stint with the Roosters.

Didn't seem to concern to many people. However I know many of my friends and family hated seeing it because they weren't muslim and had different beliefs.

Im a religious person and I for one like seeing our players praying on the field because i can relate, being a Catholic. Others who are not religious won't be able to relate and therefore might not like it.

Everyone is going to have a different perspective based on their own religious beliefs.
 
Its like anything with religion. As long a it doesn't get shoved down others throats and interfere with the team than let them do whatever. As long as they don't try and pull the same rubbish Hoppa pulled than its a non issue.
 
I can't see anything wrong with it at all. They are not praying to god because they won the match but rather thankful to god that they have been able to get through a gruelling match. The interaction with both teams after a match shows this.
 
I couldn't care less. If it helps keep them out of trouble, that's good. However, they all do joint prayers in the NFL and it doesn't seem to stop them getting in wife-bashing, child-beating, drug-taking, self-shooting trouble constantly.
 
Can't see anything wrong it myself. Better than than the alternative.

No one is refusing to play on Sundays - they are simply thanking their God.

I am also religious myself, so enjoy it - I can understand Atheist's, or people that aren't into it not being too fussed. That is ok, to each is own.
 
@vlad said:
What happens when none of them want to play on sundays ?
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Isn't it not so much the playing on Sunday's that they are against rather the working on Sunday's.
So whenever they play on Sunday's we just don't pay them, instead give them s day of in lieu, all should be good ?
 
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