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A forum for discussing matters of moment, from a curmudgeonly perspective. (The ideas posted here do not necessarily represent those of any organization with which I am a part). Rude and insulting remarks will not be published, but civil disagreement is welcome.
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- Douglas Groothuis, Ph.D.
- Nothing on this blog represents the position of Denver Seminary. I am a Christian, philosopher, teacher, writer, and preacher, who is Professor of Philosophy at Denver Seminary. My most recent of my twelve books is Philosophy in Seven Sentences. My magnum opus is Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith (InterVarsity Press, 2011). I have published ten others, including Truth Decay and On Jesus. I direct the Christian Apologetics and Ethics MA program at Denver Seminary.
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There is a difference between worshipping idols (like sports teams and athletes) and enjoying hobbies. It's a difference that many of us don't care to consider though, in the midst of our fanaticism. We ought to be weary of idols that get in the way of our desire for God. The idols of today are many: Sports, money, sex, work, health and fitness, knowledge, on and on. I am a sports fan, but I always try to remind myself that it's "just a game", and that I must keep my eye on Christ before all other things. I suppose as long as we can maintain balance in our lives, and keep our priorities straight (God first, family #2, then the rest) then being a sports fan can align with a Christian worldview.
My pastor's diary from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans notes the Super Bowl in the same way that the (Western) Christian and Jewish holy days are listed. Not even Eastern Orthodox Easter is noted the way that the Super Bowl is (which I complained about once, but nothing happened). To be fair, it's a practical idea to note it in the pastor's diary, because scheduling anything else on that evening would tend to be a losing battle. But it does indeed highlight how sports have taken on liturgical significance.
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