Time for this blog to weigh in on THE big issue, the one dominating our republic.
No, it's not extending the payroll tax holiday, the troops finally coming home from Iraq, or even Newt Gingrich.
I speak of the one most only dare whisper about - Tim Tebow.
The Post and New York Times each had pieces on Tebow and his incredible popularity, especially his evangelical beliefs and 'tebowing.'
I'm surprised how much criticism Tebow has received for his play. He won a Heisman and championships at the University of Florida, and the Broncos are 5 and 1 with him as a starter this year. The point is to win games, and he's doing that - and has always done that.
I also have to give him credit for being genuinely humble and sharing credit with his teammates, playing hard, and NEVER* saying the Broncos won because of divine intervention or because they have a team full of Christians.
However, I do have to take issue with Tebow's way too public piety and his high profile 'tebowing.' The essence of Christianity - as opposed to beliefs or theology - is humility. Father Dimitri reminded folks at St. Sophia about that just this morning.
If an individual wants to pray at work, that's fine. But why make a big deal about it? Especially when it's done by a celebrity enjoying the spotlight or an important moment it's looks more like self-promotion than humble prayer. "Hey - look at me pray! I am so PIOUS!"
If you must 'tebow,' do so in private, without drawing attention to yourself. To me, that seems to be more appropriate way to express your beliefs, at least at work.
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