Sean Taylor's Spiritual Condition

[Beauty is Only]

I know that Sean Taylor was a tight-lipped, guarded and private individual. There are but a few recorded interviews with him that survive. For this reason, I may not get much of a response to the question I'm about to ask, but I would like to get insight if any exists. Does anyone know what Sean's spiritual/religious beliefs were at the time of his death?

[onnie007]

Joe Gibbs said that he was certain that Sean was a spiritual man and more so after his daughter was born. JG said he KNOWS Sean is the God and I can live with that.

[hokie4redskins]

I'm curious myself. Might help me (and a lot of us) come to terms with this tragedy.

It didn't hit me the first day or two. I was just numb. I cried like a little girl today. I'll admit it. I don't care.

Good Lord knows Sean's heart though. God bless him.

[ddd723]

Gibbs told the media Sean became a much better Christian and over the past year he hasn't missed a service at the Chapel for the players. I was also told in a recent interview he had a question came up about faith/God/death and he said "I dont fear death". I wish I could find this clip of him saying this.. if anyone has it I'm sure it would bring comfort to alot of people.

[Johnny Punani]

I know that Sean Taylor was a tight-lipped, guarded and private individual. There are but a few recorded interviews with him that survive. For this reason, I may not get much of a response to the question I'm about to ask, but I would like to get insight if any exists. Does anyone know what Sean's spiritual/religious beliefs were at the time of his death?

Joe Gibbs mentioned as the reason for Sean Taylor's changed behavior was his relationship with "The Lord".

That should answer your question...

[The Brave Little Toaster Oven]

I thought the father said they were Seventh-Day Adventist

I don't know exactly what they believe, but its an offshoot of the Protestant beliefs

[Beauty is Only]

Joe Gibbs mentioned as the reason for Sean Taylor's changed behavior was his relationship with "The Lord".

That should answer your question...

Got a link to Gibbs' discussion with the media about this? I'd love to listen to it/read it.

[Skins_2645]

I personally believe that Taylor was saved and knew Jesus Christ as Lord. I mean that's what the chaplin said and that's what Coach Gibbs also said. Gibbs is such a great spiritual leader on and off the field. So in my mind i truly believe that he is in a better place....heaven!

[phishisthegreatstuff]

don't understand what his new relationship with the "lord" has to do with this tragedy. How does him being religous or not make this any better or worse.

P.S. this is a football message board not a Religous board. I think we should keep religion out of this. I think it offends people.... Myself included.

[Tarpon75]

Not the exact quote but Sean said,he did not fear death and that God had been very good to him.I think some of Sean's father's words pretty much indicated his belief that Sean had a relationship with God.I believe Sean's father's relatshionship with God as well as several Redskin coaches and players had a very profound influence on Sean.

[Beauty is Only]

I personally believe that Taylor was saved and knew Jesus Christ as Lord. I mean that's what the chaplin said and that's what Coach Gibbs also said. Gibbs is such a great spiritual leader on and off the field. So in my mind i truly believe that he is in a better place....heaven!

I'm pretty sure Gibbs would not say something that he didn't honestly believe about the spiritual condition of another man. If this is truly the case, and Sean knows Christ, then the tragedy is only for those he left behind, and not for him. That's very comforting to hear. I'm still looking for the transcript/audio file/video file where Gibbs or the team chaplain affirms this. Any help in that direction would be appreciated.

[21Knock_U_Out]

don't understand what his new relationship with the "lord" has to do with this tragedy. How does him being religous or not make this any better or worse.

P.S. this is a football message board not a Religous board. I think we should keep religion out of this. I think it offends people.... Myself included.

Well, we (Christians )believe in Christ.He is our savior from our sins.Believing in and having a persaonal relation ship with Christ, is the only way to Heaven.You have the choice to not read this and comment if this bothers you .He had a question and was looking for an answer.

[Beauty is Only]

don't understand what his new relationship with the "lord" has to do with this tragedy. How does him being religous or not make this any better or worse.

P.S. this is a football message board not a Religous board. I think we should keep religion out of this. I think it offends people.... Myself included.

No intention to offend, just find facts. I do feel that this topic is relevant to the situation at hand. You may not believe that one's stance on a particular set of beliefs has any bearing on their eternal destiny. I do (and with good reason). PM me if you want specifics. I'd be glad to tell you what I believe and why.

[F-16 CHIEF]

don't understand what his new relationship with the "lord" has to do with this tragedy. How does him being religous or not make this any better or worse.

P.S. this is a football message board not a Religous board. I think we should keep religion out of this. I think it offends people.... Myself included.

Wow. Where to start with this one.

So, you see the word spiritual, and you click on this thread even though you are the type that gets offended by Christianity? Uh, does anything else need to be said? Why click on something you know you get offended by?

Next, if this is football ONLY, then we shouldn't talk about Sean's life. We, according to you, should only talk about how to fill his void.

And the Lord has a lot to do with this tragedy. If he accepted Christ as his savior, then he's in heaven with him. That is how this makes it better or worse.

If you get offended by this thread, then don't listen to anything from his funeral next week. They might mention the G word. I wouldn't want to offend you. Heaven forbid if they mention Jesus.

[hokie4redskins]

don't understand what his new relationship with the "lord" has to do with this tragedy. How does him being religous or not make this any better or worse.

P.S. this is a football message board not a Religous board. I think we should keep religion out of this. I think it offends people.... Myself included.

Lighten up Nancy. SOME of us will find solace in the salvation of his immortal soul. SOME of us don't believe that this entire universe was created by sheer accident. SOME of us believe there is a Divine entity watching over us. And if you're offended..........I couldn't care less. Nobody forced you to read/respond to this thread.

Not exactly sure how you can't equate spirituality with death anyway. You honestly thought this wouldn't cross people's minds?