I think he might have been an old school Baptist...He gave a speech to the Wisconsin Legislature a few years ago that contained quite a few stereotypes about minorities....I was mostly impressed that he didn't let his football success impede his faith and dedication to His God...I have to admire a guy who isn't just a "foul weather believer'....
quote:[Reggie] White's spiritual course was changing
Philadelphia Daily News 12/27/04 Bill Fleischman
Reggie White's deep interest in religion appeared to go in a different direction after his playing days ended.
ESPN's Andrea Kremer had spoken with White several times recently about his interest in studying Hebrew. Kremer was planning to tape interviews with White about the subject next week.
"There were some things that he came to question in Christianity," Kremer said yesterday from Los Angeles. "He wanted to learn for himself how to read the scripture, and the only way to do that is study Hebrew.
"Reggie is someone who is true to his word. He didn't want to be taking other people's word for stuff. He told me he hadn't been in church in 4 years. He was on this journey to find out what religion is all about."
When CBS's Shannon Sharpe recently asked White if he was still in the ministry, White replied, "Shannon, I moved away from Christianity and started studying Hebrew because I need to know for myself what my life holds for me."
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dmiller
Besides being a great football player, he was an excellent role model. So sad to lose someone like him.
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simonzelotes
Sometimes it seems only the good die young...Reggie White was a good man...He lived what he believed in...May he rest in peace...
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Pirate1974
People began lining up over two hours before the public visitation today. Estimates are that more than 5,000 people paid their respects.
Reggie White was definitely one professional athlete who used his celebrity to make a difference.
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Trefor Heywood
My knowledge of him is somewhat limited - I do know that he did not endear himself to the gay community.
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def59
Yeah, well that's not a big loss for him. He stood up for truth and helped many people.
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simonzelotes
I think he might have been an old school Baptist...He gave a speech to the Wisconsin Legislature a few years ago that contained quite a few stereotypes about minorities....I was mostly impressed that he didn't let his football success impede his faith and dedication to His God...I have to admire a guy who isn't just a "foul weather believer'....
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valerie52
Reggie White was a Messianic Torah observant believer in Yashuah
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dmiller
excerpt from PHILLY.COM
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Trefor Heywood
def:
And from what I have read his death was no loss to the gay community either - they certainly did not see him in the same light as you do.
But that is hardly a surprise is it?
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valerie52
On Super bowl sunday at half time Sky Angle will be showing an interview with Reggie White from last year when he was in Israel.
Michael Rood is interviewing him.
www.ARoodAwakening.tv
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