NBA player Jason Collins made headlines this week with his announcement that he is gay. Collins is the first player in the four major American sports leagues to do so. During an ensuing discussion of Collins on ESPN’s Outside the Lines, analyst Chris Broussard stated that as a Christian, he… [more]
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Believing in baseball (and Easter)
As a baseball fan, I’ve been eagerly anticipating Opening Day, which happens to land on Easter. I’d like to link the two events in another way, by considering what we can learn about faith and reason from a recent debate in the heady world of baseball statistics. Last year’s race… [more]
March Madness, Maundy Thursday and rooting for the underdog
Even if you’re not a sports fan, you have probably heard that Florida Gulf Coast University is in the midst of an unprecedented run in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. They are the first 15-seed team in history to make it as far as the Sweet Sixteen, where they will… [more]
Is atheism a religion? Not nearly as much as the Super Bowl
There’s been much hand-wringing of late about the fact that unbelief is on the rise. An increasing number of people self-identify as atheist and as having no particular religious belief. Given the growing numbers, a recent New York Times Room for Debate feature highlighted an atheist "church” in London and… [more]
When yoga isn’t so healthy
Some of my favorite exercise is a yoga class at my local recreation center. I love the calming music, the soothing voice of the instructor and the chance to release my mind and body from the stresses of being a full-time, working mom. I don’t get to a class very… [more]
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Allison Backous It is a good model for all of us to pursue conversation that requires us to be active, not just people who leave soundbites and judgment.
ESPN’s surprisingly civil debate about sin and homosexuality
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Graven images and the Joe Paterno statue
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Tim Tebow, Jesus jerseys and faith in the media spotlight