Episode 18 The Bible, The Religion of Sports, and Good Sportsmanship

The week of Aug. 15th Andrew & Joanna take a broader look at how our theme thoughts of Nationalism, Icons, and Idolatry fit into a discussion of sports. Show Notes: 1. "Athletics: A Religion In Its Own Right" http://www.sgbccaldwell.org/SGBC_Site... 2. Andrew's study of sportsmanship 1 Corinthians 9:25-27 1 Corinthians 10:31 Colossians 3:23 - And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. 3. “Professional Soccer Is the New One-World Religion” http://panampost.com/hana-fischer/201... 4. Exodus 32:19-22 5. History of Mascots http://www.fisu.net/en/Mascots-3464.html 6. "People are not mascots: a short history of Native American representations in sports" http://www.thecorsaironline.com/sport... 7. "The 2,128 Native American Mascots People Aren’t Talking About" http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/t... Last but not least, 8. "Christian Sportsmanship" http://pastorjohnspostings.blogspot.c...