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Celebrities: "I'd like to thank God for..."

While I refer to myself as an agnostic or a humanist, I still fight for everyone's right to believe as they so choose without governmental persecution. In saying that, however, there are still times I have to chuckle when hearing another talk about their religious beliefs. One example of this is when celebrities thank God for a victory, an opportunity, etc.

"First and foremost I have to thank God, the creator, for giving me this opportunity to succeed doing what I love to do."

What's funnier yet is how I don't hear anyone else chuckle at such statements. Think about what these celebrities are saying for a moment...

"First and foremost I have to thank a man I've never seen before, never heard speak, someone I can't even prove ever existed, yet know he created the world and sent his perfect son to die on the cross for our sins, only to rise from the dead three days later. Anyway, I have to thank him for giving me this opportunity to succeed doing what I love to do."

What if we heard celebrities use names other than God in such situations? Would more people start thinking they sounded ridiculous? Would more members of the media provide the cameras with priceless facial expressions in response to such quotes? Let's see for ourselves, shall we? Here are a few examples...

- "I can't believe I won this Oscar. It's a dream come true. Wow... Well, first off, I'd like to thank the tooth fairy for giving me the opportunity to do what I love."

- "I'm so honored by this award. I have to start by thanking the ghost that's been living in my house. He scared the hell out of me at first, but provided me enough sleep deprivation to come up with the lyrics to this song."

- "This Super Bowl MVP is really a team award. But anyway, I'd like to first thank my invisible friend Javier Tonto Smith III, for without him, none of this would have been possible. This trophy is for you!"

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