REVEALED: Tim Tebow declined to speak out against white supremacist rally at University of Florida

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Raw Story


Brad Reed
09 NOV 2017 AT 11:39 ET

Leaked emails obtained by the Huffington Post reveal that the university reached out to Tebow and asked him to record a video message promoting unity ahead of Spencer’s speech last month.

Spencer, who openly advocates for white nationalism and the expulsion of non-whites from the United States, is notorious for sparking racial tensions wherever he travels.

Because of this, the University of Florida wanted to arrange for several famous alumni to film messages in support of racial tolerance that would be shown during a school assembly that would be a counter to the speech being given on campus by Spencer.

“We are getting in contact with famous alums asking to record a brief message of unity, togetherness, Gator Nation, etc,” the university wrote to ESPN. “Obviously a message from Tim Tebow would be a great addition.”

Read more: https://www.rawstory.com/2017/11/revealed-tim-tebow-declined-to-speak-out-against-white-supremacist-rally-at-university-of-florida/

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[lark]

1. OK, as a UF Gator fan, I really liked Tebow as his religion was genuine, not hypocritical.

Now, I am totally done and disappointed that he wouldn't take a stand for fear of alienating some yeehaws! Well, glad the rest of the people here disagreed! Hardly anyone came to Spencers' speech except protestors and he walked off stage because he couldn't get out his hate speech over the crowd noise. So sad, UF totally rocked on this one. Huge diversity rallies the next day were very well attended.

[obamanut2012]

22. To be honest, you have no idea if his religion is genuine

I think this proves it isn't.

[lark]

23. My sister went to his church for years and knows the family well.

It always seemed like they practice what they preach, they weren't part of the tealiban and weren't racist haters. Even when he was in the NFL he did made the yearly trip with his parents to So. America, so yeah I do know some about him, although I cant claim to see into his heart.

[bluestarone]

2. this TOTALLY sdoes not surprise me

he fits right in with all the cronies

[Scarsdale]

3. How very Christian of him

What a hypocrite. So he thinks only white people deserve "rights"?

[yallerdawg]

4. Acts not words.

Link to tweet

[SergeStorms]

7. Apparently.....

Tebow wants Spencer to know how "special" he is. Old Timmy wouldn't want to hurt Spencer's feelings by taking a stand against the racism and hate he represents. It's all part of "god's" plan, you see.

I always thought Tebow was a bit of a hypocrite. Now I know for sure.

[Liberalagogo]

5. What was it that Jesus said about public displays of religion?

Just sayin'.

[LanternWaste]

17. Literal or non-literal interpretation?

Literal or non-literal interpretation (as literal interpretations are more often than not, reduce themselves to idiocy)?

[Liberalagogo]

18. Does it really matter?

To me, Jebus is the equivalent of Santa.

[More_Cowbell]

6. ESPN: "We declined on his behalf"

But the story says Tebow said he wouldn't do it. He should own that decision.

(edited because I thought they hadn't asked him)

[Hayduke Bomgarte]

8. Ahhhh finally

A true Christian...

[Orrex]

9. Overt displays of this nature are indistinguishable from public masturbation

Except that I find them more offensive.

Tebow declined to speak out against white supremacists? Color me shocked.

[Kleveland]

10. Well, let us not forget....

Tim and his ilk are all sure that Jesus was white!

And we all know Santa Claus is a fat evangelical white man too!

And God wrote the bible, in English, by hand. There were no translations involved, and all of the missing parts and books are fake news.

Welcome to White Man's religion fantasy land!

Price of admission: Your soul, and and semblance of decency you may have been born with.

Think for yourself people!

Question authority!

If you insist on being sheep, you will be shorn.

Have you tithed today?

Somebody has to put gas in God's Cadillac.

[OKNancy]

11. original from HuffPo - and others say ESPN made choice

Rubin told Chrystal-Green to reach out to ESPN public relations officials about Tebow’s availability. An ESPN spokeswoman told HuffPost, “The university reached out to us to gauge Tim’s involvement in recording a video with regards to the Richard Spencer event at UF and we declined on his behalf.”

Other reports say he never got a chance to decline. ESPN declined for him

https://247sports.com/Bolt/ESPN-didnt-let-Tim-Tebow-record-anti-white-nationalist-video-110191928
ESPN didn't let Tim Tebow record anti-white nationalist video
ESPN declined for Tim Tebow to participate in a video which countered the speech by white nationalist Richard Spencer on the Florida campus.

[jalan48]

12. Don't be surprised to see Tebow as the Republican Presidential nominee one day.

American's are suckers for sports and "religious" heroes.

[Brother Buzz]

15. Timmy better learn how to hit before running for office

[paleotn]

13. Typical rightwing, christian scumbag.

[rockfordfile]

14. It seems he's a conservative racist that supports the nazi.

[msongs]

16. where is the news part? nt

[mdbl]

19. He's very religious

that's why.

[workinclasszero]

20. Damn

I always stood up for Tebow. I thought he was sincere in his Christian beliefs.

But now I see his faith was infected by fascist hate and destroyed just like most so-called evangelicals.

If you can't speak out against racial hate, fascism and bigotry you are no Christian in my book.

Just another heretic Timmy and that is BS!

[Bradical79]

21. Did Tebow even get to decide?

It said ESPN declined on his behalf. Sounds like corproate not wanting to offend their Alt-right fans.

[Honeycombe8]

24. Some people don't like to use their fame to get into politics and such.

If that's the case with him, I don't blame him. If he has done this sort of thing in the past for other causes, though, that is not cool.