# Jesus didn't give a damn about sports **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [July 14, 2009, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921 "2009-07-14T01:02:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Scylla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/21 "2009-07-14T03:03:28Z")
Sure looks likes he cares here: [http://www.catholicshopper.com/products/inspirational\_sport\_statues2.html](http://www.catholicshopper.com/products/inspirational_sport_statues2.html) I rest my case. ---
**Author:** ![Scylla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/22 "2009-07-14T03:05:37Z")
Though I will admit the placement of the golf club and the smile on the little girls face are unfortunate. ---
**Author:** ![RedFury](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ec9cab/32.png) [@RedFury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RedFury)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/23 "2009-07-14T03:08:04Z")
> [@Scylla](#): > > Sure looks likes he cares here: > > [http://www.catholicshopper.com/products/inspirational\_sport\_statues2.html](http://www.catholicshopper.com/products/inspirational_sport_statues2.html) > > I rest my case. Sports? STM he’s buggering that kid in the second pic. ETA: Shakes fist at **Scylla** for killing my repartee. :mad: ---
**Author:** ![Scylla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a5b964/32.png) [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/24 "2009-07-14T03:08:21Z")
Then there’s this: [http://www.ragdollgames.com/play-1190-Run-Like-Jesus.html](http://www.ragdollgames.com/play-1190-Run-Like-Jesus.html) ---
**Author:** ![Hung\_Mung](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a88e4f/32.png) [@Hung\_Mung](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hung_Mung)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/25 "2009-07-14T03:34:20Z")
> [@Scylla](#): > > Sure looks likes he cares here: > > [http://www.catholicshopper.com/products/inspirational\_sport\_statues2.html](http://www.catholicshopper.com/products/inspirational_sport_statues2.html) > > I rest my case. You utter bastard. I knew, _knew_, when I saw this thread title, I wanted to link to those statues. Darn you to hecky-darn. ---
**Author:** ![EddyTeddyFreddy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eddyteddyfreddy/32/18796_2.png) [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/26 "2009-07-14T03:37:19Z")
> [@Scylla](#): > > Sure looks likes he cares here: > > [http://www.catholicshopper.com/products/inspirational\_sport\_statues2.html](http://www.catholicshopper.com/products/inspirational_sport_statues2.html) > > I rest my case. Hmmmmmmmm… Are those from the makers of [this light switch plate?](http://fernieville.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/jesus.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/27 "2009-07-14T03:53:26Z")
> [@Fear\_Itself](#): > > "Bats, they are sick. I cannot hit curveball. Straightball I hit it very much. Curveball, bats are afraid. I ask Jobu to come, take fear from bats. I offer him cigar, rum. He will come. " Having met the gent multiple times, I thought that was a Luis Aparicio quote. Y’know, the guy who gave us, “Baseball been berry berry good to Chico.” My grandma was as racist as hell, but baseball came first and, man-o-man, she loved him. ETA: Okay, she taught me that the most important race hatred was against Swedes, but she still had some left over for Blacks and Hispanics. ---
**Author:** ![Colibri](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/colibri/32/1841_2.png) [@Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colibri)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/28 "2009-07-14T04:19:14Z")
> [@Scylla](#): > > Sure looks likes he cares here: > > [http://www.catholicshopper.com/products/inspirational\_sport\_statues2.html](http://www.catholicshopper.com/products/inspirational_sport_statues2.html) > > I rest my case. The hockey one reminds me of the old joke: Jesus saves! But Gretzky\* scores on the rebound! \*When I first heard it, it was Esposito. ---
**Author:** ![tnetennba](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/29 "2009-07-14T11:57:41Z")
> [@Annie](#): > > Top 5, definitely. I may have to tag that, with author permission Of course. ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Ashtar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ea924/32.png) [@Lord\_Ashtar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Ashtar)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/30 "2009-07-14T12:10:55Z")
I honestly can’t remember the last time I heard a professional athlete thank Jesus for a victory. ---
**Author:** ![Daerlyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/898d66/32.png) [@Daerlyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daerlyn)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/31 "2009-07-14T12:12:16Z")
> [@Colibri](#): > > The hockey one reminds me of the old joke: > > Jesus saves! > > But Gretzky\* scores on the rebound! > > \*When I first heard it, it was Esposito. Nowadays, my ex-husband tells it with Miroslav Satan (pronounced Shaotan), for extra sacriligiousness. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/32 "2009-07-14T12:21:00Z")
> [@Lord\_Ashtar](#): > > I honestly can’t remember the last time I heard a professional athlete thank Jesus for a victory. I think the OP is whining about Josh Hamilton being interviewed during the Home Run Derby last night, and being asked what being here means to him. He responded that while being voted in was great, it was more of an honor to be given the chance and audience to which to tell about the lord. > [@Spartydog](#): > > Jesus wants Notre Dame football to get the crap beat out of them. That’s why he sent them Charlie Weiss. You misspelled “Willingham”. (And “Weis”.) ---
**Author:** ![Yodalicious](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yodalicious/32/8195_2.png) [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/33 "2009-07-14T12:36:37Z")
> [@Scylla](#): > > Sure looks likes he cares here: > > [http://www.catholicshopper.com/products/inspirational\_sport\_statues2.html](http://www.catholicshopper.com/products/inspirational_sport_statues2.html) > > I rest my case. Man, I wanted to be first with that link… ☹ I think they should make one of Jesus getting a full body check into the boards. Or a football statue, where Jesus has the ball and is stiff arming one of the little kids. > [@](#): > > I wish there was an animist superstar athlete who thanked the soul of the baseball for wanting to fly itself out of the ball park. I’m going to the Braves game on Friday, I promise I will use this line. ---
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/34 "2009-07-14T14:25:33Z")
> [@Scylla](#): > > Sure looks likes he cares here: > > [http://www.catholicshopper.com/products/inspirational\_sport\_statues2.html](http://www.catholicshopper.com/products/inspirational_sport_statues2.html) > > I rest my case. I looked at the martial arts one and nearly tossed my cookies. Sure would love to see one with one of the kids kicking him in the holy goolies. ---
**Author:** ![Annie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/858c86/32.png) [@Annie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/35 "2009-07-14T14:47:09Z")
If you can deal with annoying Flash, and most products not being available- [Another source for your sporting-Jesus needs.](http://wearefishermen.com/splash.html) Surf’s up, my children! ---
**Author:** ![Philster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/13edae/32.png) [@Philster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Philster)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/36 "2009-07-14T15:38:11Z")
Everyone knows Jesus has a fantasy football team. Plus, how do you explain Angels in the Outfield? ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/37 "2009-07-14T15:42:11Z")
I am really interested in how we actually know Jesus doesn’t give a damn about sports? ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/38 "2009-07-14T15:49:17Z")
If he _was_ interested, it would explain why the Yankees can’t win anymore. ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/39 "2009-07-14T16:11:32Z")
> [@Gangster\_Octopus](#): > > I am really interested in how we actually know Jesus doesn’t give a damn about sports? If he did, he would have mentioned it, then the Bible would have said something about it, then it would be considered sacred and there would be a debate now about allowing gay people to become professional athletes. ---
**Author:** ![Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2009, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921/40 "2009-07-14T16:18:34Z")
> [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](#): > > So you’re saying Jesus was gay? I’m not gay, and I don’t give a damn about sports other than boxing (it appeals to my violent [del]half[/del] three quarters and women’s tennis (because this Maria Sharapova chick has very nice wheels). [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-didnt-give-a-damn-about-sports/502921.md?page=3)