Zara 74 Report post Posted October 2, 2013 "This is a topic that is not talked about enough and it is a huge problem," Anderson continued. "Let's be honest here. We live in a society now where you've got to live up to something, you've got to be a certain person and you're not (always) going to be accepted. Every single person has something special about them. That's what I want to be my goal here." http://www.nba.com/2013/news/09/30/pelicans-anderson.ap/index.html I had no idea. Wow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jec 427 Report post Posted October 9, 2013 It's sad to see him try to rationalize it to coincide with his religion. What a terrible thing to happen, though, and I wish the best for him and the girl's family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Optimist Prime 197 Report post Posted October 9, 2013 It's sad to see him try to rationalize it to coincide with his religion. What a terrible thing to happen, though, and I wish the best for him and the girl's family. Um... I don't want to get into a debate or anything, but I feel it should be said that "everything happens for a reason" is not a doctrine of any historical faith. It's a very modern western concept. Either way, this is a very sad story and I am glad to see that Ryan has reacted in this way (starting a help foundation). Hopefully many lives will be changed for the positive through it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jec 427 Report post Posted October 10, 2013 Um... I don't want to get into a debate or anything, but I feel it should be said that "everything happens for a reason" is not a doctrine of any historical faith. It's a very modern western concept. Why do I even bother? Back to basketball. My apologies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Optimist Prime 197 Report post Posted October 10, 2013 Why do I even bother? Back to basketball. My apologies. Perhaps it was unwise of me to point it out as well. Especially given the topic of this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites