Celebrities that "thank God"

[Skipadeedoodah]

I'm sure some of them mean it, and some of them don't. Some celebs are openly very religious, and likely sincerely believe that God gave them the talent they have, and they're sincerely thankful for it.

Others likely say it because they think it sounds good.

 

[Heeko]

They could always spin their heads completely around, spew green vomit and thank satan. Darkness is the truth and the light. They should worship his entity for the privilege for even breathing, worship his name and one day rot in his darkness with death. Afterall, he did try to take over and..

oh wait. never mind.

 

[Goodieluver]

This really annoys me. I don't begrudge a celebrity, sports person whatever winning an award for a job well done, but, when they have to go on and on about thanking his Almighty, I cringe.

Its so common place, can't they come up with something else, it just seems false to me.

You just want them to thank you publicly DONT YOU!?


:shiftyeye:

 

[TklDuo-Ann]

This really annoys me. I don't begrudge a celebrity, sports person whatever winning an award for a job well done, but, when they have to go on and on about thanking his Almighty, I cringe.

Its so common place, can't they come up with something else, it just seems false to me.

Do you cringe and consider it false when they thank their parents, team mates, etc.? If God is truly an important part of their lives, there's no reason why they shouldn't thank him. If not, they shouldn't. Remember, we thank people that WE feel helped us, not wo or what others feel did or didn't.

I think there are plenty of folks who really mean it. But, I'm sure that there are some do it for show or because they think it's expected of them.

 

[Knot Amewzed]

Some celebs are openly very religious, and likely sincerely believe that God gave them the talent they have, and they're sincerely thankful for it.

We all should know that one's personality, genetic traits, environment, parental involvement, self-esteem, self-concept, and self-identity are the true reasons for individual success and not an unconfirmed belief.

 

[Skipadeedoodah]

We all should know that one's personality, genetic traits, environment, parental involvement, self-esteem, self-concept, and self-identity are the true reasons for individual success and not an unconfirmed belief.

That may be how you feel, but you can't disagree that there are people who feel their talent is God-given. Where you believe their ability to succeed came from is irrelevant.

 

[Cy/MiG]

Most of them mean it, regardless of how 'devout' they really are.

Other times they probably feel obligated or want to personify an image to their fans and family, etc.

I just wish there were more honest folks who would thank Satan.

 

[Perduabo]

I just wish there were more honest folks who would thank Satan.

Mel Gibson will come around eventually. Just give the man some time.

 

[Cy/MiG]

Mel Gibson will come around eventually. Just give the man some time.

Zing!

Also, every person who wins a meaningless award that's voted on by the masses (teens/peoples choice award) should thank the mindless masses and Gen Y (yes, I mean you Miley Cyrus!).

 

[CarolinaTickler]

I think it is one of those yes and no kinds of things. There are deffinately celebrities who want to thank God for an award they have won, but at the same time there are celebrities who don't believe in God who say it just to put across an image.

 

[Adam]

I think it is one of those yes and no kinds of things. There are deffinately celebrities who want to thank God for an award they have won, but at the same time there are celebrities who don't believe in God who say it just to put across an image.

Quoted for truth. This is what I believe as well.

 

[Knot Amewzed]

That may be how you feel, but you can't disagree that there are people who feel their talent is God-given. Where you believe their ability to succeed came from is irrelevant.

I will not disagree that people feel this way; just disagree that there is a God that dons us with these talents. Most people who believe in God and study the bible were taught that all men were created equal. Is it not true that "God" supposedly created all men equally? If so, how can there be God-given talents in certain individuals and not others? Were we then not created equal?

I am questioning the credibilty of the celebs. Do you see my point now? 😉

 

[Skipadeedoodah]

I will not disagree that people feel this way; just disagree that there is a God that dons us with these talents. Most people who believe in God and study the bible were taught that all men were created equal. Is it not true that "God" supposedly created all men equally? If so, how can there be God-given talents in certain individuals and not others? Were we then not created equal?

I am questioning the credibilty of the celebs. Do you see my point now? 😉

Are your questioning their credibility because you don't believe in God, or because you think the existence of God, and the notion that God grants certain traits to some and not to others is hypocritical?

As far as being created equal - ugh - it goes into the whole nature vs nurture argument that has been beaten to death. We all have certain desirable and undesirable characteristics. Were we born with them, or did we learn them? Would we have the same characteristics if we were raised in a different environment?

Nobody can know whether or not any of our traits are genetic, learned, God-given, or acquired some way we haven't even considered. I, personally, do believe in God, and when I thank God for certain things in my life, I'm not saying, "Thank you so much for blessing me with this person/opportunity/situation." I'm saying, I appreciate that this exists in my life, and whether it was graciously bestowed upon me, or I earned it all by myself, I feel lucky to have it, and I want to express that to someone.

Perhaps that's how some of them feel.

 

[vladtickleman22]

Some of them probably do. Though, i'd put money on more often then not they think it's the right think to say. Goes along with thanking the family and fans.

 

[Ticklerguy4u]

I think they do mean it but that doesn't make it the truth...its just what they believe. I believe what they are really thankful for is having the talent that has made them wealthy little do they realize that God never said anything about blessing the wealthy. Still I guess they feel it sounds better then saying..."thank you for the ameba tadpole monkey fish that swam out from the pond a gajillion years ago to make me the person I am today."

 

[xionking]

I too was under the impression that God created all man "equally".

Wouldn't that mean that the talents an individual has is as a result of his or her own hard work?

I didn't become good at making music because God put that talent on me. I became good at making music because I worked really really hard at getting there. If I'm to thank God for that, I'm not giving myself the credit I deserve for all that hard work. I'm selling myself short, and what a battering on self-confidence.

If I were relgious, I'd thank God for giving me the gift of hearing. But nothing more. He may've laid the foundation for me, but I built this motherfucker. And if celebs are gonna thank God, then I think they should thank themselves first.

-Xionking

 

[Skipadeedoodah]

I too was under the impression that God created all man "equally".

Wouldn't that mean that the talents an individual has is as a result of his or her own hard work?

-Xionking

Sure - that's absolutely one way of looking at it, and I'm not saying you're wrong at all.

My point is simply that it's an argument nobody is going to win. You cannot prove whether or not there is a God. You can't prove that God didn't instill in you something that made you capable of what you've achieved. Your strong work ethic, your desire to excel in music -- where did these things come from? Were your parents demanding and/or strict, thereby instilling in you a strong work ethic? Could be. Were you genetically predispositioned to be interested in and excel in music? Also could be. Were you watching TV one day, saw a man with a guitar and said, "Wow, that's cool," and it went from there? Also possible.

My point is we just don't know, so I, for one, am comfortable with the fact that some people assume their talent is God-given, some attribute it to their own hard work, and some fall anywhere in between.

 

[Knot Amewzed]

Are your questioning their credibility because you don't believe in God, or because you think the existence of God, and the notion that God grants certain traits to some and not to others is hypocritical?

Why would you assume that I do not believe in God? Do I appear that dumb that I would question someone's credibility based on my own beliefs? The latter is true, I see them as hypocritical.

As far as being created equal - ugh - it goes into the whole nature vs nurture argument that has been beaten to death. We all have certain desirable and undesirable characteristics. Were we born with them, or did we learn them? Would we have the same characteristics if we were raised in a different environment?

Traits are not certainties, merely predispositions; "genetics". While "nature" plays a role in development, we are products of the environment; a great deal of who we are stems from nurturing. Dependent on self-esteem and the representation of an ideal self, our characteristics might change if raised in a different environment.

Nobody can know whether or not any of our traits are genetic, learned, God-given, or acquired some way we haven't even considered. I, personally, do believe in God, and when I thank God for certain things in my life, I'm not saying, "Thank you so much for blessing me with this person/opportunity/situation." I'm saying, I appreciate that this exists in my life, and whether it was graciously bestowed upon me, or I earned it all by myself, I feel lucky to have it, and I want to express that to someone.

Perhaps that's how some of them feel.

Ah, faith.

There is no harm with showing loyalty to a God, just be hesitant when including unconfirmed philosophies in your arguments.

 

[Knot Amewzed]

I am glad that we are on the same page.

Is it not true that "God" supposedly created all men equally? If so, how can there be God-given talents in certain individuals and not others? Were we then not created equal?

I too was under the impression that God created all man "equally".

Wouldn't that mean that the talents an individual has is as a result of his or her own hard work?

I didn't become good at making music because God put that talent on me. I became good at making music because I worked really really hard at getting there. If I'm to thank God for that, I'm not giving myself the credit I deserve for all that hard work. I'm selling myself short, and what a battering on self-confidence.

If I were relgious, I'd thank God for giving me the gift of hearing. But nothing more. He may've laid the foundation for me, but I built this motherfucker. And if celebs are gonna thank God, then I think they should thank themselves first.

-Xionking

 

[Skipadeedoodah]

Why would you assume that I do not believe in God? Do I appear that dumb that I would question someone's credibility based on my own beliefs? The latter is true, I see them as hypocritical.

I wasn't assuming. I was asking.

Traits are not certainties, merely predispositions; "genetics". While "nature" plays a role in development, we are products of the environment; a great deal of who we are stems from nurturing. Dependent on self-esteem and the representation of an ideal self, our characteristics might change if raised in a different environment.

Sure - they might. They might not. You can't know for sure - and that is my point.

Ah, faith.

There is no harm with showing loyalty to a God, just be hesitant when including unconfirmed philosophies in your arguments.

That IS my argument. Where the ability to succeed comes from is unconfirmed. I'm not arguing that it comes from God. I'm arguing that we do not and cannot know. So where is the harm in accepting the fact that some people do, in fact, believe that their ability to succeed is God-given, and feel grateful for it?

 

[Knot Amewzed]

I wasn't assuming. I was asking.

You should consider rephrasing your question.

That IS my argument. Where the ability to succeed comes from is unconfirmed. I'm not arguing that it comes from God. I'm arguing that we do not and cannot know. So where is the harm in accepting the fact that some people do, in fact, believe that their ability to succeed is God-given, and feel grateful for it?

What is confirmed is that enhanced abilities DO NOT come from a higher being, they are either a product of environment or genetic. Nature/nurture represents trait/environment, not God-given/environment.

We can argue genetics vs. environment all day and that is fine, but once you suggest the group-think fallacy of a god issuing certain individuals the ability to outshine other individuals in diverse capacities, that is just insane!

Don’t make me clothesline you…LMAO!

 

[Skipadeedoodah]

You should consider rephrasing your question.





What is confirmed is that enhanced abilities DO NOT come from a higher being, they are either a product of environment or genetic. Nature/nurture represents trait/environment, not God-given/environment.

We can argue genetics vs. environment all day and that is fine, but once you suggest the group-think fallacy of a god issuing certain individuals the ability to outshine other individuals in diverse capacities, that is just insane!

Don’t make me clothesline you…LMAO!

Why do you take issue with other people believing they have God-given talent?

 

[Knot Amewzed]

Why do you take issue with other people believing they have God-given talent?

I consider myself logical; therefore, I tend to evaluate information based on evidence more so when it is riddled with rhetorical devices designed to persuade individuals with lesser capabilities to recognize plausibility.

Seriously, I take issue because God gave me the ability to judge questionable presumptions.

 

[Skipadeedoodah]

I consider myself logical; therefore, I tend to evaluate information based on evidence more so when it is riddled with rhetorical devices designed to persuade individuals with lesser capabilities to recognize plausibility.

Seriously, I take issue because God gave me the ability to judge questionable presumptions.

🙄 And the word "sling" offends you right?

So you really can't just accept, not agree with, but accept the fact that some people believe their abilities are God-given?

 

[Knot Amewzed]

That may be how you feel, but you can't disagree that there are people who feel their talent is God-given. Where you believe their ability to succeed came from is irrelevant.

I will not disagree that people feel this way; just disagree that there is a God that dons us with these talents.

🙄 And the word "sling" offends you right?

So you really can't just accept, not agree with, but accept the fact that some people believe their abilities are God-given?

If you read my quote above, I expressed that “I agree people feel this way”. They are disorientated, but I agree that they feel their talents are God-given.

Perhaps, we should stop making efforts to develop talents since our abilities are God-given.