Tim Tebow Takes a Knee, Cancels Appearance at Controversial Megachurch Celebration

[cbayer]

http://www.religiondispatches.org/dispatches/joannabrooks/6868/tim_tebow_takes_a_knee__cancels_appearance_at_controversial_megachurch_celebration/

Joanna BrooksRSS
February 22, 2013 3:52pm
Post by JOANNA BROOKS

After the New York Daily News accused Jets quarterback Tim Tebow of having a “hate date” with Robert Jeffress, the outspoken leader of Dallas’ First Baptist Church, Tebow called Jeffress at home this week to let him know he'd be cancelling his scheduled appearance at First Baptist on April 28, a scheduled celebration of the 11,000-member church’s new $115 million home.

In a series of tweets, Tebow told his public that he cancelled because he wanted to keep it positive: “I will continue to use the platform God has blessed me with to bring Faith, Hope, and Love to all those needing a brighter day!”

But after talking to Jeffress—an outspoken antagonist of Mormons, Muslims, and homosexuals—the Daily Beast came away with the story that Tebow’s handlers might have urged him to cancel because Jeffress was bad for business.

Those who have followed Jeffress’ media habits will not be surprised to find he’s making the most of the moment, dishing up interviews and grabbing airtime with just about anyone who will listen.

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[Angry Dragon]

1. Is sitting on a bench really a platform??

115 million spent on a church ........... I need to start a religion ........... The Church of Dragon

[goldent]

2. Tim Tebow has become a brand.

I'd say he is one of today's most successful non-successful sports person. Make hay while the sun shines!