Comments on: What Does Tiger Wood’s Apology Require of You?

By: gifted one

gifted one — Mon, 30 May 2011 12:06:00 +0000

Tiger woods will rise again
so shall it be done

I was the first to say ot

By: Fellow sinner

Fellow sinner — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:50:01 +0000

His apology does nothign to me. His sin is between him and God, his betrayal is to his wife. Really we have nothing to do with it. Who am I to judge or even assume that I should take offence on somethign that has nothing to do with me? It's great that he apologised publicly, but in reality we have nothing to do with it, and his apology shouldn't even be directed to anyone other than his family.

By: Grant Hammond

Grant Hammond — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:17:16 +0000

Were we really that shocked now that time has passed? Seriously. He is a guy, a famous guy.

By: Frank

Frank — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 14:57:18 +0000

Right on, Annie!

By: Frank

Frank — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:03:56 +0000

Michael….Your argument can be made within the context of humanism as well (without biblical references). But either way, the argument needs to be made, given the judgmental news media.

By: annie

annie — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:44:14 +0000

I felt the same way about Kanye. Lots of people who are public personalities make mistakes, and we say we want them to take responsibility. If that's the case, we have to respond in kind when they do. I have trouble apologizing to just one person, even if I know they love me. I would add an additional step, and that is to stop dragging him back to that place. We should refuse to be the people who define others by their worst moments or greatest failures.

By: @robweideman

@robweideman — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:14:36 +0000

When I look at Tiger and his apology the temptation for me is to think that forgiving him is some great sacrifice of mine. That extending mercy to him is going to cost me. Jesus said to the Pharisees, "You missed it. Mercy over sacrifice."

The truth is that it cost Jesus and he only asks that I forgive as I was forgiven. I'm willing to do that.

By: Demian Farnworth

Demian Farnworth — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:03:51 +0000

Well said, Michael. It's not easy to forgive someone who has more than we do. To take them at face value and stiff-arm cynicism. We want them to burn. For our lack of success. It's sad.

By: CoolSprings

CoolSprings — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:10:30 +0000

I think it was mostly scripted. As much as I want to think he was sincere, his actions have shown all too well how much he really doesn't care about anyone but himself.

By: test

test — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:48:31 +0000

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By: Michael N. Marcus

Michael N. Marcus — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:43:27 +0000

Very interesting. Thank you. My recent post Pulpy non-fiction.A bad review for a book I haven't read yet.

By: Andrew Hawkins

Andrew Hawkins — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:12:20 +0000

Michael, you continue to impress me. I'm glad I stumbled across your blog. Your call for mercy and forgiveness for Tiger was so refreshing. It's a shame that the church has been associated for so long with the opposite attitude i.e. a judgemental one. Thanks for being a part of the turnaround!

By: jennifer thomas

jennifer thomas — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:45:37 +0000

Michael, I enjoyed reading your perspective. I think you're right on! It is refreshing to hear deeply-considered apologies. Here is another one that knocked me off my feet: http://drjenthomas.wordpress.com/2009/05/11/annou...

By: William

William — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:11:27 +0000

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By: David Alexander

David Alexander — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:10:14 +0000

Didn't Jesus tell the woman after no one condemed, that he didn't either and to go and sin no more…. Thanks for good instruction on your comments about sin. I think Tiger got it right. Hope someone along the way is able to talk to him about the Gospel.

By: Linda Kennedy

Linda Kennedy — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:49:38 +0000

Amen and Amen! Who are we to judge. God does not grade sins… everyone is equal and who of us is proud enough to believe that he is without sin… woe to him who believes he is "better" or "above" another's failures. How many times have we seen it played out… when fame and wealth deludes someone into thinking the rules do not apply. I believe that Tiger was raised with a good sense of morals and that, with the lessons learned, he will return to his upbringing. My heart is saddened that he, from all indications, does not know a forgiving and loving God… but follows his mother's faith of Buddhism. If I'm not mistaken, it is a faith of works and up to the individual to do the right thing.. and there lies a probable cause for why he went down this path. None of us, no not one, can be good on our own. My prayer is that his heart will be open and someone will teach him about Jesus.

By: ImagineSlkrWords

ImagineSlkrWords — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:49:13 +0000

I think that it was a hard thing for him or anyone to do. It was probably a very humbling and preventative experience as well. I’d feel better about it if I knew he felt moved to make the announcement on his own without the influence of media pressure but whether he was influenced or by how much, I agree is not, in the end, my concern. It doesn’t detract from the discomfort he would have felt making that announcement.

I think that his announcement might have been more effective and would have more impact if it had not come on the heels of such media pressure. I think his time may have been better spent first trying to repair the damage he inflicted upon his marriage with his announcement following at a later time which may have made it seem more meaningful to everyone.

At this point in time, I feel more concern for his wife. I think all of the reportage had to have been horrible for her and repeatedly damaging.

By: Denise Harlan

Denise Harlan — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:36:21 +0000

When I saw Tiger's response….I saw a broken man. Broken in many ways, not only did he sin and in a big way, he got caught. I think all of the reproach he has brought on himself has opened his eyes to his own human faults. This has just brought him to his knees. I just wish he prayed to GOD instead of Buddha. Buddha can't do anything for him. But, God redeems. God can take this trash and make it into treasure. God can use this for HIS benefit. I pray that Tiger can open his heart to God, so he can be redeemed. BY the Grace of GOD!!!! I am praying for Tiger, Elin & their precious children.

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By: KJ17

KJ17 — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:41:43 +0000

I haven't seen the whole apology, but I am definitely praying for Tiger & his family. I have seen him in person on the golf course & his confidence was not the same, he looked very humbled. I am praying his life will never be the same & somehow he will come to know the real Savior.