Christian Celebrities That Didn’t Let Criticism Shake Them

Tim Tebow

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While NFL quarterback, Tim Tebow is widely recognized and admired by many for his faith, he has had a lot of critics throughout his career who have questioned his outspokenness related to his faith. He has been widely criticized by many in the media simply because of his religious beliefs. Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Cris Collinsworth said it perfectly on an espisode of “Inside the NFL”: It's unbelievable…that one of the best kids - just pure kids that's ever come into the NFL - is hated because of his faith, because of his mission work, because of the fact that he wears it on his sleeve, because of the fact that he lives his life that he talks about.'' In the face of controversy and criticism, however, Tebow never lets the critics get to them, one of the many reasons he continues to be admired today.

Sherri Shepherd

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The controversial comedian has had her faith questioned because of some of her acting choices and comedic style, but Sherri Shepherd is adamant when it comes to her beliefs and says that she doesn’t know where she’d be without God. In a segment on the existence of Satan on the daytime talk show ‘The View’, Shepherd was unafraid to express her belief in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and challenge any doubters. Contrary to some of her co-hosts beliefs, Shepherd was bold about her faith, stating she believed that Satan exists and so does Jesus Christ, no matter what the world says. Shepherd said in an interview with Beliefnet, “I believe that Jesus died for my sins, and rose again, and that’s my belief…I keep making a whole bunch of mistakes [but] I thank God for forgiveness."