Why are so many boxers and MMA fighters religious? (Especially Christian)?

[questlove]

THEY GET HIT IN THE HEAD A LOT!!! LOLOLOL HAHAHAHAHAH (sarcasm)

wow that is pretty funny guys. So original that only about 20 people said it in a row. Thanks you genius.

 

[Skeptic]

Because they believe that God is on their side when beating up their opponents.

 

[AnthonyOrbison]

Muslims don't like hand to hand combat. If there is no weapons or bombs involved they won't do it so that's why they are mostly christian

 

[ihateaccounts]

You can speculate all you want but you can never truly know until you ask them, which I don't think you'll ever get the chance to do. My assumption would be, they may be troubled in life, and fighting serves as an aggression outlet while have strong religious beliefs helps them with any inner turmoil.

 

[CliveJones]

Because they come from a country where like 90% are religious?

 

[WaterBall]

It's how they became Christians.
They were beaten into believing the BS.

 

[TheKitten]

Interesting...

Could there be a correlation between receiving multiple blows to the head and religiosity?

This could be worth further investigation.

 

[Alleycat1]

This may not have anything to do with it, but it leads to the same point. Humans intend to get closer to him in situations like that especially knowing you're about to die.

 

[BangBangLampley]

Because god loves & encourages pugilism.

 

[TerriTh]

They aren't too bright and they get hit in the head a lot.

 

[My†hßmmber1]

Because they love blood and violence, just like their demon god Jehovah.

 

[UltraHenry]

Because they have had their brain smashed one too many times...

 

[ThorisalovingGodTooe]

Because they have been hit in the head one to many times,lol. Just last night Vitor Belfort thought God was going to help him win, but his opponent believes in the same God. It doesn't take a genius to see the glaring problem with that scenario.

 

[meissen97]

Most sports people are extremely superstitious. Since religion is a superstition, they are also religious.

 

[Unregistered]

Becoming an athlete doesn't require a scientific education.