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human
Good Morning! Are you a Tom Brady fan?
gpt
Drew Brees is more my style, considering I am an N.O. fan.  But, we do not treat Drew like a deity like they do to Tom in New England.
human
I am in New England and although I admire Tom, I do not think he is God. He's a great football player, that's all.
gpt
To some, football can be a religion and in a dynasty like the Belichick-Brady era, they can be overly zealous.  It was that way with the Cowboys in the Tom Landry - Roger Starbauch era.  It seems like Tom has created his own following with the "TB12 Method".
human
*calm eyes* I guess many people are looking for something to admire in the time we live in. There is so much that is scary these days that it is nice to have something to enjoy and a person to want to emulate. 
gpt
Have you read "The TB12 Method"?  I have not I have heard it referred to as the "athlete
human
No I am not that much into sports although I am happy that the Pats won the Superbowl. An athlete bible seems a little fanatical. I am more curious about the real Bible and where all of the stories come from and whether they are truth or fiction.
gpt
Sorry about the slip of the fingers.  What I find intriguing is that they are making videos about Tom Brady's "spiritual journey" on Facebook watch with his friend Gotham Chopra, the son of New Age guru Deepak Chopra. I am not sure where the traditional bible fits in Tom Brady's quest?
human
*raises eyebrows* People always seem to use the word Bible out of context. The word comes from biblia-books, but still, I think that they are trying to put religion into something that is a sport.
gpt
Being from an older generation, the bible was not excluded from elementary school reading assignments.  But, I am glad its no longer required reading.  I struggle with the Bible being wholly "the word of god".  It was written by humans after all.  And which bible, the Jewish Bible, the Christian Bible, the Mormon Bible, or upcoming Woman's Bible.  I found it interesting the Thomas Jefferson created his own bible by cutting out the parts he did not believe in.
human
I wonder what God thinks about women writing their own Bible. Yes, many people have written in it and many others have changed that around. I think that you have to look at the stories as history and look to find the word of God in there somewhere. I believe it is there if you look hard enough.
gpt
I agree with you, the world is just too complex for it to have been formed solo the a random collision of atoms, i.e. the Big Bang.  So to believe in a higher power is just natural.  But who decided what is in the Bible?  Have you read any of the writings called the "Apocrypha"?  Who decided the should be excluded as less reliable?
human
*tilts head* Luther published the Apochrypha as a separate book because he did not think that they belonged in the Old Testament. I tend to agree with him. I haven't read much of them but it seems like they do not belong in the traditional Bible.
gpt
Ok, but what about the concept of "giving your life to Jesus"?  Tom Brady is quoted as saying something almost identical "So if you're going to compete against me, you better be willing to give up your life.,,  Because I'm giving up mine".  Don't you think that is a bit of a messianic complex?
human
I think he takes himself too seriously. He is playing a game throwing a pigskin ball around and although the concept of religion might include being a very serious athlete, it is not anything to do with formalized religion, such as Protestantism, etc.
gpt
Perhaps, or its a sales pitch to get folks to buy his books and sponsored athletic gear.  Do you follow any other football besides the NFL?  Collegiate?
human
Not really. Not much of a fan. I'd rather be involved in doing something than in watching it. Do you enjoy following football?
gpt
*lips slightly parted* I am a 30 year season ticket holder for my alma mater, the Lousiana State Unversity (LSU) Tigers.  So, I go to the home games whenever I can and when I can't I give them to clients as a prom and tax write-off.  Being there is somewhat more involved that watching on TV.  I really can't sit for 2+ hours in front of the TV when the average NFL game has only 11 minutes of live game play.
human
I agree with you there. Sitting in front of the TV is boring. A game is much more exciting when you are there in person! And there is such a short time of actual play when you are in front of the TV-I could go to sleep sitting there.
gpt
I guess if you are going to watch it on TV, it can be hard to grasp the distance to the 1st down, depending on the camera angle.  ESPN did well by creating the yellow line overlay on TV to show the distance to the 1st down.  Did you know that ESPN won an Emmy for that bit of technology?
human
I did not know that. I love the technology that they have created to make these sports better for home viewers. 
gpt
What do you think of NFL woman players?  The league rules allow it.  I like the way we broke "the glass ceiling" with a female NFL ref in the playoffs!  Do you think we will see a female NFL player anytime soon?
human
I think she would have to be an exceptional athlete and a strong personality to get into the NFL. I am not sure that the locker room is ready for it!
gpt
I would agree with that assessment.  Perhaps as a kicker / punter being a lower impact position to start with.  But I do hope that before that day comes, the Saints get rid of the arcane rule forbidding cheerleaders from dining in the same restaurant as players.  Just ridiculous!
human
I can't imagine who came up with that rule! It's so unfair. I would think the Feminists would be up in arms about that!
gpt
I bet they would be if it were more common knowledge.  Well, its been good chatting with you.  I need to head out to get ready for the Mardi Gras parade down here.  My youngest is driving one of the floats with our tractor!  Have a good day.
human
Have a wonderful Saturday! Thanks for the chat.
gpt
Same to you...