Nobody has the right to say what they want, to whom they want, about what they want when they want…Nobody.
Anyway I think she is a fantastic athlete and an amazing boxer and a true living legend.
The greatest that Ireland has ever seen.
But just cool down down on the aul God praise. The meek shall inherit the Earth.

David read your own words, you say “Nobody has the right to say what they want, to whom they want, about what they want when they want…Nobody.” Nobody includes YOU so take your own advice ” and ” just cool down down on ” do as i say and not as I do speech “The meek shall inherit the Earth”. Your words

I was just replying to Conor’s post if you bothered to read it. Thank you.

david, i’m not arguing with you, your words are correct except you dont believe them, “Nobody has the right to say what they want, to whom they want, about what they want when they want…Nobody.” I said this includes you
and you are also correct she is “I think she is a fantastic athlete and an amazing boxer and a true living legend.”

It might have do with her interview with rte after her win,it was all god this and jesus that,kinda uncomfortable to listen to,normally stuff you hear from some over inflated US rapper at the grammy awards.Still though love Katie.

Her belief in a higher power makes you uncomfortable !!!!

Yeah she’s either purposely trolling or just a creep

indeed..But I’m sure he/her/squirrel has more pressing things to be dealing with it to be honest.

I just think that it’s ironic to say the least that this supposedly benevolent god always has the time to intervene on behalf of successful athletes, actors and singers at award shows while allowing men, women and children to be blown apart by rockets in placed like Libya. He must be dead sound.

Ian

I’m now officially give you a half day off work, so you can be home in time. Any trouble from the Boss refer him to me.

hahahah good man Conor. Have a nice day. ☺

I’d love to meet your kids if you you stand by this statement…..”"she’s earned the right to say what she wants , when she wants about whomever she wants !”"

Katie credits God and Jesus Christ with her success so DON’T YOU DARE try to take that away from her. Boxing is a “sport” which advocates children engaging in combative behaviour which psychologists have time and time again declared dangerous. She is ONLY a HERO because she walks with Jesus! God Bless You Katie!

Religion causes more violence sport

*Than sport even

Let god into your life Mairead, it will do you some good.

What a ridiculous comment re: the god stuff. She’s the one who won because of what she put in, she didn’t do it for your entertainment therefore you have no say in what she does after a fight. You want to decide on post fight celebrations, get off the couch and win your own gold medal!

david would you say the same if she a muslim, hindu? I’m no religious freak but if that’s katie’s thing so be it. she tones nothing down for nobody. she is who she is and is doing no harm to anyone.

In fairness to Mairead-it was Katie Taylor who kept talking about Jesus after her win. Her best friend is the local parish priest who attends all her fights. Why do people hold it against Katie because she is religous? 86% of Irish people are Catholic so you are in the minority if you don’t agree with Katie’s belief in the church.

@mairead as a psychology student I would be interested in knowing what psychologists said that, when they said it and what research led to them making that statement.

Teresa — How about you just do some superficial research! Even Jung and Freud took a profound stance against boxing in the Burns council and repeatedly with the YMCA scandal it has come out. Finish your degree in PSYCH and then do your due diligence. God bless you!

@Mairead. Just thought I’d post a quote from your Twitter feed so people can see what your true opinions are …

“@MaireadOConnor6
Boxing is savage and frequently leads to brain damage & incontinence. Katie Taylor is the Irish poster child for savagery. #katietaylor “

I’m a devout atheist so naturally enough I’d prefer if she didn’t thank God every two minutes, but if it’s what she believes let her do what she wants. I only hope that all the young girls who have been inspired by her to take up boxing or other sports aren’t also inspired to take religion more seriously.

with all due respect mairead, u are talking about two classic psychologists, one of which has had many theories disproved. I am sure their views on boxing would be challenged by many well educated, modern day psychologists – particularly those in the field of sports psychology. I have little interest on boxing at all but I do take issue with those using psychology for their own agenda. bandura claimed his research showed on screen violence negatively impacted childrens behavior, a claim which had been disproved countless of times.

Hi all, just a quick reminder to please try to stay on topic in the comments section.

Thanks,
Emer

Hey Dave if you don’t like her religious views you don’t have to listen to her. There’s a yoke called a remote which enables you to switch the telly off. Nobody is forcing you to follow her matches.

with all due respect mairead, both of ur examplea are classic psychologists, Freud in particular had had many of his theories disproven. bandura claimed his research showed media violence led to violent children – a claim that is regularly disproven. I am sure many modern, well educated psychologists (particularly those in the field of sports psychology) would take issue with your claim.

Katie’s religious beliefs are her own
business. I don’t have any problem
in her thanking God for her success. I haven’t noticed her trying to shove her beliefs down anyone’s throat, so let her be. She’s a great girl and great credit is due to her parents for bringing her up to be such a level headed, nice girl. Her religious beliefs are a matter for her and nobody else…

Umm, Ciara, you do know that Katie isn’t Catholic, right? So she is, in fact, a member of a minority religion? So if you’re a Catholic, then, no, you don’t have the same religious beliefs.

Little old Ireland loves Katie now after ignoring her for years such is our sad bandwagon mentality, 1 gold medal is an utter disgrace for a first world country with a population of 4m plus and more importantly no track and field just a niche boxing event. How many people here are involved in or know of a boxing club, I would say not many..we would want to wake up as a nation and quit going delirious over just one minority sport athlete

I don’t think it’s fair to tone down on the god stuff!! Katie ain’t pushing it down your throat, is she putting pressure on you to believe as well?? it’s what she believes in and I say fair play!! she’s made me consider following her religious footsteps… maybe yi u should so the same!!

Well, Siobhan, I totally agree. Katie is a great example of the great value those of minority religions bring to Ireland (despite the erroneous idea that she represents the Catholic majority!) and it would be a wonderful legacy if she encouraged people to learn about more religions, such as her Pentecostal faith.