God's name could be glorifed with Yang victory today

Ramon Scott · #1 07-17-2007, 05:01 PM

Chip leader getting help from higher authority

wadea · #2 07-17-2007, 05:18 PM

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That was gross. Talk about an abuse of religion. For that, I hope "Father" strikes him down.

Willy · #3 07-18-2007, 04:31 PM

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That was gross. Talk about an abuse of religion. For that, I hope "Father" strikes him down.

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That was gross. Talk about an abuse of religion. For that, I hope "Father" strikes him down.

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Wetdog · #4 07-18-2007, 06:02 PM

I'm sure his God abandoned the truck full of relief supplies driving through a hail of bullets to a refugee camp to make sure Jerry got his set of 4s.

Or maybe she's a good multi-tasker.

IAmJackStraus · #5 07-18-2007, 06:09 PM

Never thought I would see God win a WSOP title.

lackofcorporate · #6 07-18-2007, 07:21 PM

I haven't seen anything from the WSOP or his take on religion, but as a Christian poker player, it's all about self-control.

Basically more or less if God is not overshadowed by anything such alcohol, gambling, etc. (the "supposed" vices that the Bible actually doesn't directly point out as un-Christian) and you practice discipline, it should be gravy.

I heard he donated 10% of his earnings to several charities. I think this is a step towards a wayyy better poker ambassador than what Jamie Gold did last year.

texman · #7 07-17-2007, 08:54 PM

far be it for us to judge

gemininini · #8 07-18-2007, 07:24 AM

I don't get it when people go on about how 'the Lord was watching over me today'.
Surely he was watching over everyone there....or at least the religious ones.

Hotel Detect · #9 07-18-2007, 02:07 PM

I consider myself an agnostic / borderline atheist. At first I bristled at Yang's religious ranting (begging) at the table, but it seems someone told him to tone it down a bit when he was on dinner break.

That, combined with his interview on pokernews.com in which it is clear he is a deeply religious, humble guy made me like him a lot more. He seems like a real class act that will be good for the game.

wadea · #10 07-18-2007, 02:20 PM

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Surely he was watching over everyone there....or at least the religious ones.

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I don't think God gives two squirts of piss about Jerry Yang winning the WSOP. Or anyone who every wins a Super Bowl or any of that junk. If he (or she, whatever) does, then I really don't get religion.

Well, I don't really get religion either way. Or maybe I get why people are into it, but I think they're wrong and simple.