Neil deGrasse Tyson catches flak on social media over 'curious' post about athletes praising God

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson took flak connected societal media implicit a station astir nonrecreational athletes thanking God erstwhile they triumph a large sporting event.

Athletes person routinely spoken openly astir their religion and beliefs successful God and Jesus. NFL players similar C.J. Stroud, Jayden Daniels, Harrison Butker, Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts and others person credited their abilities and winning ways to their faith.

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Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, an enforcement shaper for "Shot successful the Arm," poses connected the reddish carpet earlier the satellite premiere for "80 For Brady" during the Palm Springs International Film Festival successful Palm Springs, California, connected Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. (Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun / USA TODAY NETWORK)

"Curious that talented athletes often recognition God erstwhile they win, but we seldom spot them blasted God erstwhile they lose," Tyson wrote connected X.

Tyson’s curiosity drew backlash connected societal media. One idiosyncratic pointed to Texas Longhorns cornerback Jahdae Barron’s code astir the spot successful his religion arsenic a counterpoint to Tyson’s post.

Hurts, Darius Slay and caput manager Nick Sirianni some spoke astir religion pursuing their win.

"God’s blessed america precise much," Sirianni told FOX’s Tom Rinaldi. "He gave america each the talents to beryllium capable to get here, truthful archetypal and foremost, acknowledgment to Him. … Thank God, convey you Jesus." 

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Neil deGrasse Tyson during the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony astatine The Theater astatine Madison Square Garden successful New York City connected Jan. 28, 2018. (Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY)

During the trophy presentation, helium said to Terry Bradshaw, "All glory to God." 

Slay thanked his "Lord and Savior" erstwhile speaking with the NFL Network aft the game.

In speaking with Erin Andrews, Jalen Hurts, the game's MVP, said, "God is good. He's greater than each the highs and the lows."

Stroud, the Houston Texans' quarterback, revealed his faith-based answer erstwhile asked astir his goals for 2025.

"Lock it backmost successful with the Lord. Kinda successful the lukewarm play – 1 ft in, 1 ft out. The Lord has helped maine get outta that," helium said. "So, that’s truly my 2025 extremity is to beryllium locked successful with the Lord arsenic overmuch arsenic possible.

Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers players kneel to commune connected the tract aft an AFC chaotic paper crippled astatine M&T Bank Stadium successful Baltimore connected Jan. 11, 2025. (Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images)

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"You know, fasting and praying, being portion of a religion present successful Houston. That's my 2025 goal, being person to the Lord."

Fox News' Ryan Morik contributed to this report.

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