Tag Archives: football

Sports can be religions but do fans take faith in players too far?

Posted on November 17, 2011 by 1minionsopinion

I don’t know if that’ll feel like a misleading post title later on, but it’s a decent question all the same. I was going to write about this story this morning but wasn’t sure I felt like delving into the … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, funny business, religiosity | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Another reason to separate religion and school..

Posted on September 8, 2009 by 1minionsopinion

On the surface, not a big deal. Probably thought they were doing the kids a favour. The favour of saving their souls. A mother is angry about a trip led by the head football coach at Breckinridge County High School. … Continue reading →

Posted in In the Media, religiosity | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Another reason to separate religion and school..

Le Panthéon des Canadiens

Posted on December 2, 2008 by 1minionsopinion

The arena is their temple, the players are their saviours, and those who worship them pray that the sacrifices made on the ice — of blood, sweat and tears — will lead them to glory. They are the fans of … Continue reading →

Posted in religiosity | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Le Panthéon des Canadiens