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Talking about God in sports a touchy topic
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But I do know that bad things happen to some of the best human beings I know, and nasty people are the beneficiaries of good fortune all the time.
And while I have no idea which category Austin Collie fits into, I don't think it matters.
Mocking what others believe, whether it fits into your framework or not, is not a very fulfilling life-strategy, regardless of your religion — or lack thereof.
If you cherish the games, then celebrating the misfortune of someone else diminishes everyone and everything involved in athletics, including one of the games' most redeeming, sacred aspects — sportsmanship.
E-mail: adonaldson@desnews.com
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... it's actually pretty simple to me. You've decided exactly what...
So, Four Cents... | Aug. 8, 2008 at 1:19 p.m.
Two Cents,
Let's make this simple for you.
Collie
said what he...
Three Cents going on Four | Aug. 8, 2008 at 11:20 a.m.
We should thank God for times we win AND the times we loose.
Aaron | Aug. 8, 2008 at 10:51 a.m.
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