Christian quarterback C.J. Stroud’s expression of faith during a post-game interview was conspicuously edited out by Sunday Night Football on NBC, sparking criticism and accusations of censorship. After the Houston Texans’ Wild Card playoff victory, interviewer Kathryn Tappen asked Stroud, “What does this moment mean?” Stroud’s response on the live broadcast began with giving glory to “my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,” acknowledging his blessings and expressing gratitude for being in Houston.
However, in the version posted on X by Sunday Night Football on NBC, Stroud’s mention of Jesus Christ was noticeably omitted. This alteration in the video led to a wave of critical reactions from viewers, many of whom took to the comments section of the post to express their disappointment and frustration. The comments ranged from direct accusations of censorship to criticism of NBC’s apparent reluctance to broadcast Stroud’s faith-based statements.
Some viewers used sarcasm to highlight the situation, with one comment suggesting a ‘glitch’ must have occurred, while others outright condemned the edit as evidence of mainstream media’s trust issues. Additionally, there were pointed observations about the selective portrayal of athletes’ personal beliefs and values in media, questioning the underlying reasons for such editorial decisions.
Stroud’s performance in the Texans’ 45-14 victory over the Cleveland Browns was notable as he set or tied several records for a rookie quarterback in a playoff game. His consistent public affirmations of his faith have stood in contrast to statements from other athletes, like Megan Rapinoe, who publicly expressed disbelief in God following an injury.
This incident with Stroud’s interview has ignited discussions about the representation of faith in mainstream media. Many are questioning whether there is a broader pattern of selective portrayal or suppression of personal beliefs and values, particularly when they involve expressions of faith.
The editing out of Stroud’s faith proclamation, especially when considering his high-profile platform as an NFL quarterback, raises massive concerns about media bias and the potential implications for freedom of speech and expression.
ARE THERE ANY CHRISTIANS IN THE MEDIA??? I LEFT OUT LEFT LEANING DESCRIPTION BECAUSE ALL OF THE MEDIA IS LEFT LEANING. IT IS A SHAME THEY CAN’T REPORT ANYTHING WITHOUT CHANGING WHAT WAS SAID.
Satan is at work in a world that increasingly puts more faith in the serpent of old than in the Creator of the universe and all that is within her. We are made in the image of God, that’s just a hint of how much he cares for his children. But we have a educational system who teaches intolerance, racism and dislike for any of the things that don’t align with their ideology. The Holy Lord knows the hearts of men and he doesn’t want that anyone should perish. But, that would be up to the individual.
Praise God, denounce satan. Know the God of true peace. He loves you.
AMEN!!!
Amen darling.you go girl.
Whatever happened to the quote: “I may disagree with what you say but I will defend to the death your right to say it.”
People on the left used to adhere to that statement but that appears to no longer be the case.
NFL and ESPN making their own death bed! Cutting out blacks player faith in THANKING GOD FOR ALL THEIR ACCOMPLISHED ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD! Sure sound like a bunch of ATHEIST FOOLS CONTROL both! Let them burn in the pit! Non-believers will BURN ACCORDING TO THE WORDS ON REVELATION CHAPTER 21!
IN OUR COUNTRY THE MEDIA IS FULL OF ATHEISTS. BUT WHAT IS FAILING IN OUR NATION. WE LEFT GOD OUT. WE NEED GOD BACK IN OUR SCHOOLS AND OUR WORK PLACES. WE ARE A VERY SORRY NATION, WE CELEBRATE ABORTION, CRIME. HATE. WE LOST ALL SELF RESPECT AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS. WE GLORIFY DRUG USE AND ALCOHOL USE. OUR MEN AND WOMEN LIVE FOR TODAY ONLY. OUR CHILDREN LEARN NOTHING AT HOME,
Boy howdy . that’s the gospel truth!!!
We have allowed other cultures to come in freely and take over our media, schools, government. We have been invaded and cater to foreign beliefs and policies. Laws and policies strip us of all that is good, our faith, respect, freedoms. We allow minority and foreign students and populations to protest in our streets and destroy our people, our homes, our country
Those we have elected take an oath to protect this country and it’s laws. These same one’s have failed us allowing destruction from within.
It started with Obama as the one most overt. The antichrist is here.
DEFUND the MEDIA starting with all of the PBS stations, The creation of which was supposed to be one public station for emergencies, all they are now is about 6 tons of crap!!
What a shame that a belief in Jesus Christ is edited out of an interview!! Our media will pay for this!
Many years ago, officiated High School football and before every game there would a prayer and every one would stand in silence as the prayer was said for the safety of players, officials and that everyone would have a safe trip home. This was destroyed by the woke democrats.
WHY was this allowed?????
The Media is know longer to be listen to. Ever since the democrats took office the Media has been nothing but a ball of Satan. All out to destroy not have love and peace but hate and lieing and cheating and destroying. The Media want tell the truth about how the democrats are doing all that. The DOJ all changed into a bunch of lieing to face above the law f—-!! And the Media is the same where tne democrats are. We can’t even read are bibles now or go buy a bible but what the Doj will know it and may come drag you out and put you in jail. Thats what the United States has come to under the democrats.
The Liberal media is made up entirely of Democrats and to be a Democrat you must be a heathen. All Democrats are anti-God. I know this is harsh but it is true. When you see Biden and Pelosi and the likes make the Catholic sign of the Cross on their body they are making a mockery of God because they do not believe in Him. God will not be mocked. The baby killing lying cheating stealing heathen Democrats will be held accountable, PERIOD.