{"id":2402401,"date":"2025-02-13T15:14:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T20:14:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/neil-degrasse-tyson-proves-himself-a-clown-after-smug-post-targeting-christians-backfires\/"},"modified":"2025-02-13T15:16:50","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T20:16:50","slug":"neil-degrasse-tyson-proves-himself-a-clown-after-smug-post-targeting-christians-backfires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/neil-degrasse-tyson-proves-himself-a-clown-after-smug-post-targeting-christians-backfires\/","title":{"rendered":"Neil deGrasse Tyson Proves Himself a Clown After Smug Post Targeting Christians Backfires"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fneil-degrasse-tyson-proves-himself-a-clown-after-smug-post-targeting-christians-backfires%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2402401&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson faced backlash after he criticized athletes\u200b who credited God for \u200btheir success following the Philadelphia Eagles&#8217; Super Bowl victory over\u2062 the kansas City Chiefs.\u2064 He tweeted about \u200dthe inconsistency of athletes\u200b thanking\u2064 God when they\u200c win but not blaming Him when they lose. \u2064This comment prompted responses from\u200d users who pointed out the concept of personal \u2064obligation in faith\u2014acknowledging\u2063 God for\u2062 successes while attributing failures to one&#8217;s own actions. \u200bThey emphasized that this viewpoint reflects \u200bhumility and accountability.Critics highlighted that Tyson&#8217;s logic \u2062could absurdly suggest that if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/meet-oregons-next-education-director-a-social-justice-advocate-who-wants-teachers-to-own-their-privilege\/\" title=\"Introducing Oregon...s upcoming Education Director: A passionate advocate for social justice, encouraging teachers to acknowledge and embrace their privilege.\">leaders credit<\/a> \u200ctheir teams for victories, it would mean teams don&#8217;t exist when they lose. The exchange \u200drevealed Tyson&#8217;s apparent misunderstanding\u2063 of\u200b Christian beliefs,\u2062 and commentators noted his \u200btendency\u200b to\u2062 attack faith as a means of self-affirmation, questioning why Christians frequently \u200cenough face scorn for expressing\u2062 their beliefs.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Astrophysicist Neil deGrasee Tyson thought the Monday morning after the Super Bowl was an ideal time to mock Christians, but he ended up looking like a clown.<\/p>\n<p>After the Philadelphia Eagles one<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/boxing-undisputed-champion-haney-to-face-kambosos-in-october-rematch\/\" title=\"Boxing-Undisputed champion Haney to face Kambosos in October rematch\">-sided victory<\/a> over the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tolerant-left-starts-change-org-petition-fire-conservative-kansas-city-chiefs-kicker-hits-110000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> on Sunday, several players for the Eagles attributed their success to God.<\/p>\n<p>Tyson could not tolerate hearing this and let his millions of followers on the social media platform X know it.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Curious that talented athletes frequently credit God when they win, but we rarely see them blame God when they lose.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/neiltyson\/status\/1888961678139633761?\">February 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Curious that talented athletes frequently credit God when they win, but we rarely see them blame God when they lose,&rdquo; he wrote.<\/p>\n<p>Tyson &mdash; who is not a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/karoline-leavitt-torches-democratic-congressman-called-fake-christian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christian<\/a> &mdash; struggled with a concept that your average Sunday school teacher could explain.<\/p>\n<p>As a Christian, you give glory to God but admit your faults as a sinner, knowing misfortune is your own doing.<\/p>\n<p>His replies soon filled with responses from anyone willing to help him understand.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Because God does no wrong. Your missteps are all on you.<\/p>\n<p>Really not that complex.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Dr. Chaffs (@DrChaffs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DrChaffs\/status\/1889019769942094052?\">February 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/are-yall-gonna-make-any-sandwiches-philadelphia-gentlelady-demands-service-as-wawa-is-ransacked-by-hooligans\/\" title=\"\u2018Are Y\u2019all Gonna Make Any Sandwiches?\u2019: Philadelphia Gentlelady Demands Service As WaWa Is Ransacked By Hooligans\">user put<\/a> it in plain language: &ldquo;God does no wrong. Your missteps are all on you,&rdquo; adding, &ldquo;Really not that complex.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Another tried to reframe Tyson&rsquo;s remark, hoping this would provide some clarity.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">So what you&rsquo;re saying is &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bill-maher-blames-capitol-riot-on-christianity-conflates-qanon-conspiracies-with-religious-thinking\/\" title=\"Bill Maher Blames Capitol Riot On ...ity, Conflates QAnon Conspiracies With \u2018Religious Thinking\u2019\">religious people<\/a> thank a power greater than themselves for their success but take responsibility for their failures themselves.&rdquo; You&rsquo;re describing humility.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; LIZZY&#128165; (@LizzyStarrrdust) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LizzyStarrrdust\/status\/1889016988967600367?\">February 10, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;So what you&rsquo;re saying is, &lsquo;religious people thank a power great than themselves for their success but take responsibility for their failures themselves.&rsquo; You&rsquo;re describing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-lesson-humility-gratitude-brendan-fraser-wins-best-actor-oscar-disappearing-hollywood-years\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">humility<\/a>,&rdquo; the user wrote, trying to breakdown this idea for him.<\/p>\n<p>A third user hilariously mocked Tyson, applying his logic to a coach and team.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"none\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Curious that <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">effective leaders frequently credit<\/a> their team when they win, but we rarely see them blame their team when they lose. Therefore, teams don&rsquo;t actually exist. QED says the Atrophysicist.<\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Expedition Exchange (@ExpeditionExch1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExpeditionExch1\/status\/1889852568102379554?\">February 13, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Curious that effective leaders frequently credit their team when they win, but we rarely see them blame their team when they lose. Therefore, teams don&rsquo;t actually exist,&rdquo; the post read.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being an astrophysicist, Tyson couldn&rsquo;t comprehend that people give glory to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/god-works-strange-ways-trump-says-powerful-moment-national-prayer-breakfast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">God<\/a> when good things happen but &mdash; being imperfect and sinful &mdash; the fault is on us when we make mistakes or fail.<\/p>\n<p>Tyson thinks he&rsquo;s the smartest person in the room, but he received a reality check echoing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=romans%201%3A22-32&amp;version=ESV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Romans 1:22<\/a> &ndash; &ldquo;Claiming to be wise, they became fools.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Attacking Christians is his means of self-affirmation.<\/p>\n<p>A more compelling question than Tyson&rsquo;s would be: Why are Christians the ones who must endure scorn when speaking up about their God?<\/p>\n<p>That&rsquo;s the right question to ask after Sunday.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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Following the Philadelphia Eagles&#8217; decisive win against the Kansas City Chiefs, some Eagles players credited their success to God. Tyson found this intolerable and expressed his thoughts to his millions of followers on X. He remarked on how athletes often thank God for their victories but seldom blame Him for their losses. This comment revealed a misunderstanding that many responded to, explaining that acknowledging God&#8217;s role in success while taking personal responsibility for failures is a sign of humility. One user humorously applied Tyson&#8217;s logic to sports teams, suggesting that if leaders only credit their teams when they win and never blame them when they lose, then teams must not exist at all. Despite being an astrophysicist, Tyson seemed unable to grasp this concept: giving glory to God during good times while recognizing one&#8217;s own faults during bad times is a fundamental aspect of faith. His attempt at mockery ultimately highlighted his lack of understanding about humility and accountability in religious belief<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2402402,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Neil-deGrasse-Tyson.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[5695,6733,45667,39734,32364],"class_list":["post-2402401","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-christianity","tag-controversy","tag-neil-degrasse-tyson","tag-public-figures","tag-social-media"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Neil-deGrasse-Tyson.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2402401","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2402401"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2402401\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2402405,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2402401\/revisions\/2402405"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2402402"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2402401"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2402401"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2402401"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}