There's no question: we're deep in the middle of the college sports season. College football teams are positioning themselves for the bowl games and BCS, while college basketball is just starting its rush towards March. So, like me, I'm sure you're asking: How should Christians in the academy think about college sports? I'm not sure if the idea originated with him, but Andy Crouch first pointed out to me that two parallel worlds exist on campus: the academy and the college. To over-simplify both of them, the academy … [Read more...] about How Do You Think About College Sports?
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Week in Review: March Madness Edition
What are you reading, watching, thinking about this week? As usual, here's a few which have been on our mind. Let us know your thoughts on any/all of them. If you have items you'd like us to consider for the top five, add them in the comments or send them to Tom or Mike. 1. The Spiritual Pathway to March Madness (John A. Murray, Wall Street Journal, 3/18/2010): Keep in mind the history of basketball as the tourney heads toward its conclusion. HT: Miller. As a young Christian, Naismith received a master's … [Read more...] about Week in Review: March Madness Edition