Religious female bodybuilders

I've noticed that many female bodybuilders in Instagram bio say that they are religious (mostly Christian). Citing verses from Bible etc. I wonder why is that a thing.

I mean no judgment by what I say, but these are my assumptions here:

A lot of female bodybuilders are conservative (not too unlike their male equivalents in the sport in general). There also seems to be an overlap between people who get into bodybuilding because of self-image issues and people who get big into spirituality or religion given said self-image issues.

I don't know it must just be because they were raised Christian and don't want to stop believing something that they believed their entire life. but it does seem a bit contradictionary considering some of the things they sometimes post.

I don't know it must just be because they were raised Christian and don't want to stop believing something that they believed their entire life. but it does seem a bit contradictionary considering some of the things they sometimes post.

Cognitive dissonance is crazy yo

There was a study some years ago showing that physically strong men and women tended to be conservative and have a stronger belief in individual and hard work, whereas intellectually strong men and women tended to have more liberal leanings and have a stronger belief in the collective and working smarter, not harder.

It makes sense, if you go through the world believing you have worked hard on your own for what you have, you want to protect that. And conservative policies are much more focused on the individual.

It is not unlike the way cattle ranchers tend to be conservative and have a strong focus on gun ownership, because they often live far away from the relevant authorities and must trust in themselves to protect their cattle from thieves, predators etc.

Comparative politics are interesting, unlike actual politics which is a sh*tshow

Especially women in the sport often struggle with their self image. Often they mention there is not much support or even understanding from their natural environment (family, neighbours, work colleagues).

I could imagine that religion gives them some sort of ground anchor.

A lot of the most vocal Christian FBBs are recovering from domestic violence or addiction.

There was a study some years ago showing that physically strong men and women tended to be conservative and have a stronger belief in individual and hard work, whereas intellectually strong men and women tended to have more liberal leanings and have a stronger belief in the collective and working smarter, not harder.

It makes sense, if you go through the world believing you have worked hard on your own for what you have, you want to protect that. And conservative policies are much more focused on the individual.

It is not unlike the way cattle ranchers tend to be conservative and have a strong focus on gun ownership, because they often live far away from the relevant authorities and must trust in themselves to protect their cattle from thieves, predators etc.

Comparative politics are interesting, unlike actual politics which is a sh*tshow

Interesting take on cattle ranchers. Never heard of that precise comparison but makes complete sense.

Yeah I've already seen an fbb who competed in a Christian league (didn't know that was a thing?) and she did/does hardcore stuff. There's a lot of them who claim to be Christian but then do see through top photoshoots or post scripture passages with a micro bikini on. One is a teacher who claims to be Christian and then does sexy photoshoots.

Yeah I've already seen an fbb who competed in a Christian league (didn't know that was a thing?) and she did/does hardcore stuff. There's a lot of them who claim to be Christian but then do see through top photoshoots or post scripture passages with a micro bikini on. One is a teacher who claims to be Christian and then does sexy photoshoots.

Claims….?

If they say they are Christian, then they are Christian. To a lot of modern Christian followers, the religion is nothing more than a metaphysical experience for them rather a dogma. Honestly if she is still a teacher after the low pay and terrible work/ life balance, then she is doing the Lords work. No need to shame her for wanting to do a photoshoot.

....not going to get into a theological argument here, but no, just because you claim it does not mean you are one. You can't be a part time vegan, just like you can't be a part time Christian. If she is doing the Lord's work then she would know not to expose herself like that. She should have found a better career if that's how she gets extra money.

....not going to get into a theological argument here, but no, just because you claim it does not mean you are one. You can't be a part time vegan, just like you can't be a part time Christian. If she is doing the Lord's work then she would know not to expose herself like that. She should have found a better career if that's how she gets extra money.

Uh, nope. The only thing that makes someone part of a religion is that they say they are.

....not going to get into a theological argument here, but no, just because you claim it does not mean you are one. You can't be a part time vegan, just like you can't be a part time Christian. If she is doing the Lord's work then she would know not to expose herself like that. She should have found a better career if that's how she gets extra money.

Lol I here to break it to you, but most Christians are “part time.” Like the vast, vast majority of them.

She should have found a better career if that's how she gets extra money.

Wow! Are you so self righteous that you actually believe teachers deserve low pay while shaming them for finding way to put food on the table by offering photos of themselves to a willing audience?