Originally posted on 11/18/2013:

It basically gives an 'out' no matter what happens. For a lot of guys it prevents them from having to ask or answer tough questions about what they're doing or what it's all about.

The reason they don't "blame" god when they lose is because "it's all part of god's plan. there's a reason, I just don't see it yet."

Same shit whether they have a career ending injury or a career high game. Gives them something to attribute it to which is easier than accepting the universe is completely indifferent